Elders puts its faith in the region
GOLDTOWER Central in Charters Towers will get a rural-focused boost with the opening of a new Elders premises.
Agribusiness supplier Elders has moved into a 1300sq m building at the complex, with the new facility boasting an all-weather drive-through area and a huge range of services and stock.
Goldtower Central owner Paul Mciver said the expansion was a logical next step for the region and the business.
“Elders is the newest tenant of our commercial development,” he said.
“We have now invested millions in Charters Towers to date, and we are not stopping any time soon.
“Our development has seen six buildings completed with new constructions of Poppet Head Plaza and Treasure Towers now leasing.
“We had a vision of establishing a strong presence in the West.
“Elders shares our vision and the growth of this national brand into our precinct promotes a strong appeal to do business in regional Queensland.”
The new branch will employ three extra staff, bringing the number of the team catering to the Charters Towers community to nine.
Trading hours will also expand, with the new outlet operating week days from 8am to 5pm and Saturday from 7.30am to noon.
Charters Towers Mayor Frank Beveridge said the new expansion was a welcome development.
“We are pleased to see the expansions of the Elders into a larger premise,” he said.
“With the demand for food increasing for the next 25 years, agriculture, especially the beef industry, needs businesses to grow to cater to this pressure.
“This expansion shows faith in Charters Towers region and for this we are grateful.”
Existing franchises at the location include rural clothing specialist W. Titley & Co, Hollimans Rural Mitre 10, Queensland Rural.