Mitre set for Mega opening

HOME renovators and tradesmen will soon be spoilt for choice with Mitre 10 Mega set to open its doors for trading within two months.
The move follows a recent planning decision to approve land rezoning that will allow the construction of the Pakenham Home Maker Precinct on Princes Highway to begin.
Managing director of the store, Darrell Hardy, said he was excited his family-owned company would soon launch a Mitre 10 Mega outlet.
“The Mega store will be part of our existing operation on Racecourse Road and will have a large trade presence as well as catering for your everyday handyman,” Mr Hardy said.
Mr Hardy stressed the Mitre 10 Mega store would be fully run by the Hardy group and the Mitre 10 in Station Street would continue normal operations.
“We are completely revamping the present site where the trade store currently stands and the new site will include 143 car-parking spaces for our customers.”
The Pakenham Home Maker Precinct moved a step closer to reality with approval given for the land to be rezoned for commercial purposes.
The section of land on the corner of Princes Highway and Michael Street has been earmarked for a number of bulky goods operations, with Bunnings Hardware a potential occupant.
Cardinia council governance and communications manager, Doug Evans, said the area had the green light for construction to begin.
“The Minister for Planning has approved the rezoning of the area and, as a result, works will be able to commence shortly,” Mr Evans said.
He said the development would create a number of jobs for residents, during the creation of the precinct and the on-going operation of the businesses.
“The Home Maker Precinct will be great for the people of Cardinia and great for the local economy as well.”