Plans for new 7/11 servo in Mackay CBD revealed

A new service station could soon be pumping fuel in the city centre as council documents reveal a move to transform a partially vacant lot. SEE THE PLANS.

A new 7/11 could soon be coming to the Mackay CBD as documents to council reveal plans to transform a partially vacant lot into a service station.

A new servo could soon be coming to the Mackay city centre, near a busy shopping centre, adding more cars to rush-hour traffic.

Plans for a 7/11 service station were lodged with the Mackay council in March with developers hoping to transform a partially vacant lot on Nelson St into a single-storey shop with six refuelling bowsers.

The documents submitted to council by property consultancy business Property Projects Australia Pty Ltd — on behalf of Bower Property Group — said the development aimed to “activate” the “under-utilised” lot.

Construction will require the demolition of a house at 6a Nelson St.

“The development is designed to seamlessly integrate into the urban fabric, fostering economic activity … and improving service accessibility for the community,” they wrote.

“The proposal responds to the diverse needs of the area, providing a critical piece of infrastructure.”

The proposed servo will be accessible from Nelson St and River St.

An existing residence and carport already at 6a Nelson St would be demolished to make way for the new development.

The vacant lot with frontage on River St also hosts the Apulia Wood Fired Kitchen pizza truck at times.

Covering a 1617sqm space, the finished construction will feature a shop with 240sqm floor space run by 7/11 and operating 24/7.

The development will be accessible by a left-in, left-out crossover on River St, another on Nelson St and will have six parking spaces, including one disability space.

The new 7/11 is expected to generate a further 28 vehicles in traffic every hour.

“The incorporation of feature trees, pedestrian friendly connections, and soft landscaping treatments enhances the walkability and permeability of the city centre,” they wrote.

Two underground fuel storage tanks will be installed as part of construction and the finished service station will be open for both light and heavy vehicles.

The proposed service station is located less than 300m from the Mangrove Rd Ampol and it is expected to generate an additional 28 vehicles per hour in traffic on the local road network.

Originally published as Plans for new 7/11 servo in Mackay CBD revealed