Biggenden to welcome second servo if application approved
A development application for a second Biggenden service station has promised it won’t impact the business of the only other service station in town.
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Biggenden’s only service station can expect some friendly competition if the North Burnett Regional Council approves a development application for a second service station in town.
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The application submitted by town planners Project Urban on behalf of SJS Fuels, if approved, will bring a new Liberty service station to the town on John Street and Frederick Street, with frontage to Caroline Street, which forms part of the Isis Highway.
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The development will take over two lots at the site, with the service station planned to operate between 5am and 8pm, seven days a week.
In the application, Project Urban said the company was confident the town would benefit from a second service station, which would be less than 50m from the existing BP if approved.
“Fostering price competition with the existing service station resulting in consumer benefits,” the application said.
“This is particularly important as the local market is currently monopolised by a single service station.
“Potential impacts of the proposal would be of an acceptable level and would unlikely threaten the viability of the existing BP service station.”
Once built the service station would support roughly 10-12 jobs, while servicing locals and travellers with three car and two truck fuel dispensers, toilets, air and water services as well as a shop front with hot and cold food and beverages.
“A modest number of jobs would be supported during the construction phase, and ongoing employment would be generated once the proposed service station is trading,” the application said.
Drivers will be able to access the site through two separate access points, from Frederick Street and Caroline Street.
The site will also have nine car parks including an disabled park adjacent to the service station shop.
Digital signage will be exclusive to the service station and will only run during operating hours.
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