Kaufland’s Victorian expansion is proceeding, with the global supermarket chain receiving approval for a further two stores and proposing at least nine more.
The Victorian government today announced the green light for stores in Coolaroo and Oakleigh South, with the latter to also hold Kaufland’s headquarters.
This is on top of its 115,000 square metre distribution centre in Mickleham – which is currently being built – and three already approved stores in Dandenong, Epping and Chirnside Park.
Kaufland has announced plans to build at least nine additional stores across Victoria – in Braybrook, Lyndhurst, Geelong, South Morang, Bendigo, Narre Warren, Warrnambool, Coburg and Pakenham.
The Andrews Labor Government has referred the proposals to an independent advisory panel for consideration.
All approvals will be exhibited for public comment and be subject to public hearings which will help inform the advisory panel’s report to the Planning Minister.
Kaufland’s investment in Victoria is worth $435 million and expected to create 1,500 jobs. If the nine stores are approved, the investment will top half a billion and create up to 2,400 jobs.
