Bunnings has announced plans to open its new Port Hedland store late next year.
The $12 million development will be built at Kingsford Smith Business Park on land purchased from the local council in May last year.
Plans for the 4700sqm block include a main store, timber trade sales area, building materials and landscape supplies yard, outdoor nursery and 110-bay car park. Bunnings chief operating officer Peter Davis said the warehouse — the first Bunnings store in the Pilbara — would support the local community.
“Bunnings’ investment in the Port Hedland area will provide great job opportunities for the local community, with over 75 new positions expected to be available in the Bunnings team,” he said. “In addition, the project is estimated to create approximately 75 jobs during the construction phase.”
Town of Port Hedland Mayor Kelly Howlett said securing Bunnings as the business park’s anchor tenant was part of the Pilbara Cities vision.
Other businesses to have already purchased lots in-principle at the new business precinct includes Pilbara Boats and Bikes, Roger Higgins and Jupps Carpets.
Source: North West Telegraph