Aldi delays building work

The Aldi supermarket development site in Umina remains bare almost a year after Gosford Council approved a development application.

An Aldi Australia spokesperson said the major supermarket group were in the process of finalising small refinements to the Trafalgar Ave site.

"At this stage, we are focusing on the opening of a Gosford store in June," the spokesperson said.

"With six Aldi supermarket locations on the Central Coast, local residents can be assured there is an Aldi store nearby."

The spokesperson would not comment on reasons behind the delay, including financial factors.

Meanwhile, the Woolworths supermarket development in West St is nearing completion and is expected to open towards the end of the year.

Clare Graham, 18 Feb 2010 Interviewee: Libby Haye, Aldi Australia