Hungry Jack’s and Coles servo planned for Five Ways in Mooroolbark

IT’S one of Melbourne’s most confusing intersections — and now Five Ways Mooroolbark will get even more complicated, with the addition of another lane as big-name stores prepare to move in.

The Five Ways intersection at Mooroolbark is about to get busier with the building of a new supermarket and fast-food outlet (top). Picture: Google Maps

IT’S one of Melbourne’s most confusing intersections — and now Five Ways Mooroolbark will get even more complicated, with the addition of another lane as big-name stores prepare to move in.

Work is about to start on demolition of buildings and adding an extra lane. A Hungry Jack’s will open next year, while a Coles Shell servo will be built at the roundabout on Hull Rd, replacing garden supplies and car wash businesses.

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A new supermarket could also replace the IGA at Mooroolbark Terrace on Brice Ave after its owners announced a few weeks ago it would be closing.

The developer, who did not want to be named, said demolition would start in the next couple of weeks with construction of the service station expected in a few months.

He said an extra lane heading up to Croydon would be added at the busy intersection on Hull Rd to ease traffic congestion.

Mooroolbark Traders Association president Geoff Earney said the service station and Hungry Jack’s move into the centre of the commercial district was a good sign.

“Obviously people can see Mooroolbark is a vibrant town that caters for the needs of its community,” he said.

The RACV’s Peter Daly at the Five Ways intersection in Mooroolbark.

But on a Facebook community noticeboard debate ignited over the future prospects of the town.

Jamie Tampion questioned whether, after the independent supermarket’s demise, centre management would pull the plug on the “ghost town” of a centre.

Alison McMenamin said: “Hope it gets the revamp it needs! ”

Julie Anne said she had worked at Mooroolbark Terrace in the past and former PM Bob Hawke had visited.

“I wish the Terrace could go back to those days,” Julie Anne said.

Yarra Ranges Council social and economic development director Ali Wastie said the service station and Hungry Jack’s had been approved earlier this year.