By Kirra Livingstone
CONSTRUCTION has begun on a huge upgrade of the iconic Moby Vics service station off the Bruce Highway in Coochin Creek.
In early February, the existing shops at the service station had been stripped, and brand signs had been removed.
Last week, digging machinery and multiple construction trucks were seen at the location.
The development will have three buildings demolished, there will be four food and drink services, and a new service station added to the location.
Businesses taking over these new tenancies will include Shell, KFC, Hungry Jacks, Red Rooster and Starbucks.
The service station will also have 306 car, 15 motorcycle, six caravan and 12 truck/coach parking spaces for patrons.
It will also have six EV charging stations, and 20 car and 4 truck refuelling positions at the service station.
De Luca Corporation is behind the development, which was approved by council in January 2024.
Project Urban submitted the material change of use development application, on behalf of the De Luca Corporation, in December 2022.
The construction of the project will be delivered in four stages.