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Construction progressing on

new North Lakes Mitre 10 store

The walls are up, and the roof is on as construction proceeds
on a new Sunshine Mitre 10 at North Lakes due to open later “This new store will include all the latest
this year. brands and products and showcase the
best hardware product available. The site
The new store will employ more than 30 staff and cater to the
strong and increasing demand from the building and trade will have everything you need to get in,
sector in the area. get out, and get on with it,”

The ground breaking on the new store at Stapylton St took place
in March, with plans approved by Moreton Bay Regional Council - Sunshine Mitre 10 General Manager
in December, and even with the record-breaking rainfall the Neil Hutchins
project is progressing well.
“This new store will include all the latest brands and products
Sunshine Mitre 10 General Manager, Neil Hutchins said the new
store would complement other stores in the Mitre 10 network in and showcase the best hardware product available. The site will
the South East Queensland region. have everything you need to get in, get out, and get on with it,”
Mr Hutchins said.
“As the population continues to grow rapidly, there is increasing
and consistent demand for building supplies and construction Mr Hutchins said in addition to the new staff to be employed
materials,” Mr Hutchins said. when the store opens in late 2022, during the construction
phase, the project would also generate jobs for the building and
construction industry, supplying employment for local builders
Mr Hutchins said the new site was ideally positioned to service
the local area as well as Greater Brisbane with its location close and contractors.
to the Bruce Highway.
For more information about Sunshine Mitre 10 visit www.
sunshinehardware.com.au.
The new North Lakes site will be 6,500sqm, with over 3,000sqm
under roof. It will feature dedicated departments including
building and hardware, homewares, lighting and electrical, hand
and power tools, kitchen, painting and decorating, outdoor
living, a large garden centre, appliances and plumbing as well
as the dedicated trade products and services and the well-
managed trade drive through experience Mitre 10 are known
for.
Mr Hutchins said more than 25,000 people are currently estimated
to call North Lakes home, with the population predicted to grow
by approximately 30% over the next decade, so the demand to
service both trade and DIY customers is strong.

“With the addition of another Mitre 10 to the Brisbane network,
we are working to keep independently operated hardware
strong. By working together, we can provide the best service
and offer for DIY and trade customers.