On It Burgers Ferntree Gully site window smashed in, clothes dumped
They were once popular places to grab a feed, but these beloved Knox venues are sadly no longer operating.
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A window has been smashed and clothes dumped at the former On It Burgers restaurant in Ferntree Gully.
Two charity clothing bins have also been placed in the Burwood Highway restaurant’s carpark, with signs warning the area is under 24-hour surveillance.
But it hasn’t stopped people dumping clothes and household items around the carpark.
The once-popular business closed last year.
Clothing has also been dumped in recent weeks near charity bins in the Ferntree Gully train station carpark.
Knox Council city strategy and integrity director Matt Kelleher said the council had not received any planning applications for the former burger joint site at 930 Burwood Highway.
“This site, along with the Ferntree Gully station carpark are not owned or managed by council, so charity bins do not require a council local law permit,” he said.
Mr Kelleher said the council had seen a slight increase in dumped rubbish across the municipality between April 2020 and August 2021.
“During COVID-19 restrictions, people have more time to clear out their homes and garages, but they are not able to take waste to transfer stations or op shops,” he said.
“These factors may have contributed to an increase in dumped rubbish and overflowing charity bins.
“Residents can book two hard waste collections each year through council’s waste service that is part of their rates.”
On It Burgers is not the only Knox restaurant to shut its doors over the years.
Check out some other old favourites.
FOOD STAR RESTAURANT
The popular smorgasboard restaurant used to offer an all-you-can eat lunch for just $16.50, with diners able to enjoy soup, seafood, Asian, Western, a carvery and dessert.
But it was shut down after being slapped with $85,000 fines for shocking food safety breaches is now slated for a massive high-rise development.
PAESANO RESTAURANT
Paesano Italian restaurant, which opened in the early 2000s as one of Knox Ozone’s original restaurants, closed suddenly in 2019.
It was later revealed Knox Council had slapped 12 food safety charges on the restaurants’ two directors, relating to matters between December 2018 and January 2019.
MACCAS WESTFIELD KNOX
McDonald’s fans were devastated when the popular fast food chain closed its store at the Westfield Knox food court.
A McDonald’s Australia spokesperson said the Knox City store closed last August as it was approaching the end of its lease.
“We look forward to continuing to serve our valued Knox customers at nearby restaurants, with the closest being 2km south east at McDonald’s Ferntree Gully,” the spokesperson said.
REMBRANDTS
Many Knox residents have fond memories of attending dinners and parties at the iconic Wantirna South function centre.
The site hosted functions until 2007, including deb balls and weddings.
It is now used by St Andrew’s Christian College.
THE SWAGMAN
Families flocked to the Burwood Highway favourite, famous for its smorgasbord dining and floor shows, until it sadly burnt down in 1991.
PIZZA HUT FERNTREE GULLY
The Ferntree Gully Pizza Hut played host to countless birthday parties and first dates, with diners enjoying the all-you-can eat pizza, salad bar and soft-serve desserts.
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