It’s been over six months since the last drop of fuel was sold in Home Hill, but the wait is now over with a newly refurbished service station opening on Eighth Avenue.
United Service Station Home Hill has been trading since Friday, October 27 and was officially opened by Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin and Councillors Kaylee Boccalatte, John Furnell and Max Musumeci on Friday, November 10.
The former BP site was purchased in April before undergoing a substantial expansion and refurbishment.
“Seeing a redundant site sitting here, there was an opportunity for us to come in and provide something for the local community again,” said United Petroleum Group Manager Fred Noack.
“It provides an actual place to stop in Home Hill for the travellers as well.
“We had to go through a few things to do the expansion project that we did, especially with doubling the retail space and making sure everything was spot on to deliver what we wanted.”
The new service station will employ around 12 staff, including local staff from the previous station and new hires from the community.
“It also gives an opportunity for some local youngsters to come in and get some part time work without having to rely on travelling over the bridge,” Mr Noack said.
“The local community have been very accepting.
“The numbers are well above what we predicted, and feedback has been sensational.”
Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said it was a pleasure to open the new service station in Home Hill last week.
“It is exciting for the residents and travellers to have a new service station in Home Hill,” she said.
“This will provide a wide variety of goods, more convenience and economic opportunities for residents and visitors.
“The new service station will create jobs and support local businesses.
“I congratulate the owners and staff of the service station for their hard work and dedication.”
L-R United Petroleum Group Manager Fred Noack, Franchisee Raj Akkeneni and Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Lyn McLaughlin
Locals celebrated the opening of the new Home Hill service station last Friday
Photo credit: Sam Gillespie
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