Coles opens doors at new Mernda Junction Shopping Centre

The highly anticipated Mernda Junction Shopping Centre has opened its doors to customers with Coles and Liquorland among the first offerings.

Eager shoppers armed with trolleys and a sense of relief that more amenities had finally arrived in the area flocked to the opening of the Mernda Junction Shopping Centre.

The doors to the highly-anticipated shopping centre were opened last Wednesday, marking the completion of its Coles supermarket and Liquorland.

Coles state marketing manager Rob Wilson said 100 staff would be employed at the supermarket, including 35 entering the workforce for the first time.

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Store manager Joseph Zanca said the company was aware the community wanted to support local businesses and that would be reflected in the products offered. “We are proud to work with some of the best Aussie suppliers including Costa Mushrooms, which is based right here in Mernda,” Mr Zanca said.

The mushrooms are delivered to stores within 24 hours of harvest.

Costa Mushrooms is one of the local stockists at Coles Mernda Junction. Picture: Valeriu Campan

Speciality stores including Scotch and Fillet butcher, Mernda Kebab House and Seven Star Pizza Pasta Grill will open across the next eight weeks.

An official opening of the centre will be held on Saturday, March 30.

Mernda Junction will also include 300 car spaces, parents’ rooms and a children’s play area.

Mr Wilson said the cost of the development was confidential.

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