Submissions on a proposed 24-hour service station along the Bruce Highway at Sarina suggest the town has enough fuel stops but the developers say they expect the business to perform above the national average.
Fears of market saturation for fuel outlets in Sarina will be rejected today if a proposed new service station is given the go ahead.
Citing concerns about a fifth services station in a matter of blocks in the town centre, submitters told Mackay Regional Council the development proposal at 62 and 68 Broad Street would impact other businesses.
The 3027sq m site, between Phillip and Johnston Sts, would sell fuel but also have a food and drink outlet, shop, trailer hire as well as some vehicle maintenance and washing facilities.
“The development consists of a single storey ancillary shop located on the north-western corner of the site with an open alfresco area along the Broad Street frontage,” council documents read.
“An overhead canopy connects to the ancillary hop, with the canopy covering three double sided fuel bowsers and two diesel fuel bowsers.