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Woolworths Crows Nest reopens after two-year development

IT’S been a construction site for almost two years and now the new Woolworths at Crows Nest is finally here.

IT’S been a construction site for almost two years and now the new Woolworths at Crows Nest is finally here.

On the corner of Alexander and Burlington Streets, the 3800sq m superstore opened its doors on Thursday at 7am.

Woolworths Crows Nest store manager Terese Borg said she was “honoured and proud” to be part of the $52 million redevelopment.

Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle. Matt Hilder Therese Borg- Manager Cameron Geddes, Toom Stelle and Olivia Jeavons.
Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle. Matt Hilder Therese Borg- Manager Cameron Geddes, Toom Stelle and Olivia Jeavons.

“Our aim is to connect customers directly with our local fresh producers as much as possible,” she said.

“Our store will highlight the wonderful seasonality of produce.”

North Sydney Mayor Jilly Gibson welcomed the long-awaited opening.

“It’s thrilling, after 15 years of planning, to be here at the opening,” she said.

Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle. Mayor Jilly Gibson.
Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle. Mayor Jilly Gibson.

“I think this will be an ­absolute economic boost for the businesses in Crows Nest village and will bring a new level of convenience.”

Woolworths celebrated the launch with donations to the community including Phoenix House Foundation and North Sydney Girls and Boys high schools.

Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle.
Preview of the new Woolworths Crows Nest mega-store, which includes a Thomas Dux aisle.

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