Bunnings expands with two more stores in Queensland
Bunnings has started off the month strong with the opening of two new stores in Plainland and Yeppoon, Queensland.
Queensland development and construction company and LFRA member De Luca Corporation was responsible for building both sites. De Luca also worked alongside fellow LFRA member Gibb Group in developing Bunnings Yeppoon.
Plainland is a rural locality within the Lockyer Valley Region in Queensland and is 75km west of Brisbane. The town has been identified as a growth hub and the preferred location for several services to support the growing needs of the Lockyer Valley Region.
Yeppoon is often considered as the gateway to the Capricorn Coast, and only 25 minutes northeast of Rockhampton. It is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate and collection of islands out on the bay.
Plainland
Spanning more than 9,000 square metres, the new warehouse represents an investment by Bunnings of more than $18 million and employment for more than 140 team members.
Bunnings Plainland features a drive through trade yard, an outdoor nursery, café, playground, and bathroom and kitchen displays to help customers design their dream kitchen. It also features a tool shop, Trade Desk, Hire Shop, and car parking for around 200 cars.
Bunnings Plainland Complex Manager, Simon Funk, said he is looking forward to helping residents and tradies with all their projects.
“The team has been working flat out get the store ready for opening and I’m really proud of what they have achieved over the past couple of months.
As part of the store opening, the team provided hands-on support to local community groups.
“Team members have been busy assisting in local community projects such as giving the local Laidley RSL Club a lick of exterior paint to refresh their facilities and planting a sensory garden at Glenore Grove State School for the students to enjoy.
“We also assisted Gatton Kindergarten by planting a veggie and herb garden as well as creating a fairy garden for a bit of magic.
“It was great to be part of these projects and we look forward to providing more assistance to local community groups in the future,” Simon said.
Bunnings Warehouse Plainland is located at 4404 Warrego Hwy, Plainland QLD 4341.
Yeppoon
Spanning nearly 9,000 square metres, the new warehouse represents an investment by Bunnings of more than $23 million and employment for 80 team members.
Bunnings Yeppoon features new departments including a fully enclosed timber and building materials yard with a five-lane drive through and an outdoor nursery. There is also a dedicated tool shop, kitchen and bathroom displays, café, playground, Trade Desk, Hire Shop and car parking for more than 240 cars.
The store has a wider range of site safety, workwear and ladders all in the one location, making shopping simple and saving time for trade customers, as well as an aisle for transport and moving needs, to make it easier for customers moving home or office.
Customers can access departments such as paint, storage, garden care and a range of play equipment and sheds.
Bunnings Yeppoon Complex Manager, Kath Dingley, said as part of the store opening, the team has provided hands-on support to local community groups in the area.
“Team members have been busy assisting in local community projects such as building a new garden bed, planting, and mulching at Emu Park State School to revamp their existing gardens.
“We’ve also assisted the Capricorn Coast Football Club freshen up their club facilities, including building new timber spectator seating and upgrades to the club house.
“We also headed out to Jack’s Paddock, a local community garden, and installed new raised garden beds, a bird bath for local wildlife, as well as installed shelving inside their shed to keep the community’s gardening tools organised.
“We cannot wait to welcome the locals through the doors to see the new store,” Kath said.
Bunnings Warehouse Yeppoon is located at 3571 Yeppoon Road, right next to the existing Bunnings Yeppoon site.
