Plans have been lodged seeking approval to demolish a service station in Londonderry to make way for an upgraded centre.
A Development Application (DA) has been lodged to Penrith City Council outlining plans to demolish the existing service station at 370-372 Carrington Road to then build a $2 million Pearl Energy service station at the same site.
“Consent is sought for the demolition of the existing Ampol service station brick building, removal of shipping container, water tank, concrete hardstand, fuel pumps, refuelling canopy, and ice storage, as well as the removal of the existing underground fuel tanks,” the Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) attached to the DA said.
“Remediation of contaminated land surrounding the existing fuel tanks is also proposed.
“Consent is also sought for the construction of a new service station and associated convenience store, refuelling canopy, fuel dispensers, underground fuel tanks, associated earthworks, drainage works and signage.”
More specifically the works, if approved, will see construction of a car canopy, a convenience store building, bin yard and the installation of two underground fuel tanks, four double sided fuel dispensers for general fuel and one double sided dispenser for diesel.
Also included in the DA is the relocation of the price board, installation of Pearl Energy signage, construction of four car parking spaces and landscaping works.
Safety has been prioitised in the DA’s plans.
“An emergency spill kit is to be held outside main building for any small spills on the forecourt area,” the SEE said.
“The console operator is responsible for monitoring all forecourt activity and must promptly clean up any minor spills using the spill kit, which is to be kept readily accessible from the dispenser.
“In the event of a major spill, the operator must immediately shut down the site and initiate the site’s emergency procedures.
“An under-canopy catchment area is to be installed, draining to a treatment system designed to contain and manage spillages in accordance with site-specific emergency response protocols.
“Highly visible warning signage and clear operational instructions are to be provided at each dispenser to guide appropriate responses in the event of a spill.”
The proposal is expected to have a positive impact on the local community, the DA documents contend.
“The proposal will have positive social impact in that it will introduce an enhanced essential service for local people and provide activation and passive surveillance of local roads,” the SEE said.
If approved the new Pearl Energy service station will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The plans outline the demolition and construction will cost $1,927,915.
Penrith City Council will now assess the application.
Extracted in full from: https://www.westernweekender.com.au/2026/01/plans-revealed-for-service-station-redevelopment-at-londonderry/
