Big expansion job underway at supermarket

Taupo Times, Volume 23, Issue 52, 2 July 1974, Page 4

Big expansion job

underway at supermarket

Work has begun to almost double the size of the Woolworth's supermarket. The project is expected to be completed before Christmas. The extensions will

enable Woolworths to move into areas of retailing that will more than adequately cater for the expansion of Taupo and its tourist industry, said the company's general manager environment in mind. They should also provide shopping ease and speedier service in more

congenial surroundings. and director, Mr J. D. M. Little. The extensions have been planned with the . The contract for the work has been let to Michael Orr Ltd. The associate architects for the development are Messrs Swan and Railley, of Auckland. Much of the additional space will be devoted to variety merchandise. This will allow the store to carry a full range of food and variety lines, incorporating the latest selling techniques and equipment, as well as providing extra parking space to service the new enlarged store. The decision to embark on such a largescale extension and modernisation programme could be taken as a firm expression of confidence in Taupo 's future and its continuing potential as one of the nation's foremost centres of tourism, said Mr Little.