A Coles supermarket in Diggers Rest is one step closer to fruition, with Melton council issuing a planning permit for the site.
The development is planned for 1 Ellis Road, Diggers Rest, with the parcel of land between Aviation Drive, Vineyard Road, and Banks Drive.
According to a spokesperson for Coles, the development will deliver an “outstanding retail hub, offering local residents a one-stop shop – including a new supermarket and Liquorland.”
“We’re pleased to have received council approval, and are looking forward to this development getting underway … we know there is a lot of excitement for this development,” the spokesperson said.
“We will be sure to keep the community updated as soon as we have more to share.”
Star Weekly understands that Coles is still working through the planning process for the development, and for that reason cannot confirm specific details about the timeline for delivery of the site.
According to a spokesperson for council, the permit was issued as the site was “considered to be in line with the Melton Planning Scheme.”
“It is now up to the applicant to decide whether to proceed with the project in line with any conditions specified in the permit,” the spokesperson said.
As reported by Star Weekly, community advocates in Diggers Rest have long been calling for a supermarket in the town.
