IN PICS: New Andergrove Coles supermarket a big hit

Mackay shoppers keenly test novel additions to doing the groceries including in-store hot coffee, a dedicated nugget freezer and a DIY dog treat stand.

Heidi Petith

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July 17, 2021 - 12:58PM

Mackay Daily Mercury

Beaconsfield mum Amy Surman with her daughters Ella, 8, and Alyssa, 4 at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Ms Surman says she is most excited about the drive through click and collect as a busy mum. Picture: Heidi Petith

1/14Beaconsfield mum Amy Surman with her daughters Ella, 8, and Alyssa, 4 at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Ms Surman says she is most excited about the drive through click and collect as a busy mum. Picture: Heidi Petith

Andergrove Coles store manager Daniel Ryan on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mr Ryan says the day feels really exciting after waiting months in anticipation. He says the store was able to provide employment for 87 new members to Coles including 17 Indigenous candidates. 'A lot of the team, it's their first job for them,' he says. Mr Ryan says he's also proud the store is able to team with Mackay District Special School, giving them $5000 as part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and also with Neighbourhood Hub, gifting $2000 as part of Second Bites. Picture: Heidi Petith

2/14Andergrove Coles store manager Daniel Ryan on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mr Ryan says the day feels really exciting after waiting months in anticipation. He says the store was able to provide employment for 87 new members to Coles including 17 Indigenous candidates. 'A lot of the team, it's their first job for them,' he says. Mr Ryan says he's also proud the store is able to team with Mackay District Special School, giving them $5000 as part of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program and also with Neighbourhood Hub, gifting $2000 as part of Second Bites. Picture: Heidi Petith

3/14The two electric charging station car parks at the new Andergrove Coles. Picture: Heidi Petith

Emilia Konopka of Andergrove testing out the serve yourself pet treats stand at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. 'They would love this,' Miss Konopka says about her two Cavalier King Charles spaniel pooches. Picture: Heidi Petith

4/14Emilia Konopka of Andergrove testing out the serve yourself pet treats stand at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. 'They would love this,' Miss Konopka says about her two Cavalier King Charles spaniel pooches. Picture: Heidi Petith

Chuck and June Perkins of Beaconsfield at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mrs Perkins says it will take her a while to find everything in the store. Picture: Heidi Petith

5/14Chuck and June Perkins of Beaconsfield at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mrs Perkins says it will take her a while to find everything in the store. Picture: Heidi Petith

Don Paul, of Glenella, with his cousins Austin Liju, 4, and Catherine Liju, 11, at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Don was testing out the new North Queensland Coles first Urban Coffee machine. With him was Suja Jose who says the store will be her new regular, not minding the extra five minutes drive. Picture: Heidi Petith

6/14Don Paul, of Glenella, with his cousins Austin Liju, 4, and Catherine Liju, 11, at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Don was testing out the new North Queensland Coles first Urban Coffee machine. With him was Suja Jose who says the store will be her new regular, not minding the extra five minutes drive. Picture: Heidi Petith

7/14Andergrove dad Sean Casey and his children, Riley, 7, Cooper, 2, and Maya, 6, at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Mr Casey says, 'It looks great as a brand new facility. It's exciting to see the Andergrove area being developed.' Riley's favourite part of the store was the lolly scoop. Picture: Heidi Petith

At the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021 were (from left): Sharon Stewart, of South Mackay, Melissa and Joel Mojikon, of Rural View with their children, Anna, 4, and Elijah, 6, and Garry Byatt, of Andergrove. Mrs Mojikon says the store is beautiful and spacious with their favourite section the dedicated chicken nugget freezer. Picture: Heidi Petith

8/14At the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021 were (from left): Sharon Stewart, of South Mackay, Melissa and Joel Mojikon, of Rural View with their children, Anna, 4, and Elijah, 6, and Garry Byatt, of Andergrove. Mrs Mojikon says the store is beautiful and spacious with their favourite section the dedicated chicken nugget freezer. Picture: Heidi Petith

Paul and Colin Nielsen, of West Mackay, at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Colin says the store is very good. 'We'll be out here a bit more often. It's nice and big and spread out. You can see what you want.' Picture: Heidi Petith

9/14Paul and Colin Nielsen, of West Mackay, at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Colin says the store is very good. 'We'll be out here a bit more often. It's nice and big and spread out. You can see what you want.' Picture: Heidi Petith

10/14Making dinner is a breeze with the new ready meals section at Andergrove Coles. Picture: Heidi Petith

Coral Camilleri was at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021, visiting from the Sunshine Coast. Ms Camilleri says the store looks 'really good so far', yet to venture past the fruit and vegetable section. Picture: Heidi Petith

11/14Coral Camilleri was at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021, visiting from the Sunshine Coast. Ms Camilleri says the store looks 'really good so far', yet to venture past the fruit and vegetable section. Picture: Heidi Petith

12/14Nicola Wilkins, of Andergrove, says the new Andergrove Coles is amazing. Pictured on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Picture: Heidi Petith

Madeleine Connors (left) of West Mackay with mother-in-law Lyn Connors at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Madeleine says the store is great, fantastic and very open. Picture: Heidi Petith

13/14Madeleine Connors (left) of West Mackay with mother-in-law Lyn Connors at the new Andergrove Coles on opening day, Saturday, July 17, 2021. Madeleine says the store is great, fantastic and very open. Picture: Heidi Petith

14/14The fancy Deli section at the new Andergrove Coles. Picture: Heidi Petith

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