BY CATHERINE ALLEN
The ongoing odyssey that has been the building site on Maitland Road in Mayfield, may finally see a resolution.
Supermarket giant Coles has handed in modified plans for the development of a new store at the site, to Newcastle City Council.
The latest proposal plans for a slight reduction to the internal layout, decreasing the size of the Coles store and increasing space for other specialty shops on the site.
Construction on the project was put on hold in mid-2017 following several impediments, the most challenging of which was an upgrade to the traffic lights at the intersection of Maitland Road and Havelock Street.
The supermarket's new plans do not address this issue however, a spokesperson for the company has said that they are working with the council and local authorities in relation to the issue.
Iver Davies the Interim Chairman of the Mayfield Business Association said they would welcome the Coles development going ahead.
"We've been disappointed that it has taken so many years to get to this stage but at least its happening," Mr Davies said.
"We have been most upset with the condition that the sites been left in because it's just been earthworks and it looks extremely untidy.
"It's a real positive for Mayfield and it will give us three huge supermarkets".
Construction on the $17 million project is planned to recommence in around six months time.
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