Stawell motorists will have a wide range of choices on where they want to fill up their vehicles soon, with a multi-million dollar United service station to open in May 2021.
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The United service station will become the fifth different fuel provider in the town after the Endeavour Petroleum group announced it's opening a diesel-only, 24-7 self-service station along the Western Highway earlier this year.
United Petroleum's general manager of merchandise and marketing Jon Yarnall said the company are looking forward to bringing premium fuel, convenience and new employment opportunities to the town.
"We are incredibly excited about this opening, as not only does it provide employment and investment into the local community, but importantly it gives the local community the convenience of 24-hour access to quality fuel and food," he said.
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United Petroleum said they pride themselves on being amongst the most competitive retail fuel prices in Australia. They are aiming to provide the local community and commuters with a significant financial benefit when filling up.
The new service centre will feature all available fuel types, including E85, truck-friendly, truck parking, and refuelling bays.
The site is located at 1-7 Horsham Road, Stawell, and is scheduled to open in early May 2021.
The site will also include a partnership with fast-food bakery chain Pie-Face, featuring a drive-through service.
Pie-Face partner with many United service stations where they sell pies, sausage rolls, including vegan options and doughnuts and ground coffee for $1.
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The opening of another service station in Stawell is a sign of a growing local economy with the Pie-Face fast-food restaurant also bringing greater competition to town.
Northern Grampians Shire Council chief executive officer Liana Thompson said the United site's opening is part of the council's plan to continue to grow business in the region.
"The addition of more service stations in Stawell is a great thing for our region. It means more competitive prices and choice for locals and visitors to the town," she said.
"One of the pillars of the council's Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2021-31 is for local government to foster positive growth and prosperity in our shire.
"Economic development is about government and the private sector, delivering programs and activities that aim to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the whole community.
"By welcoming new businesses, we can all be a part of a brighter economic future for our region."
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