By Hollie Harris
NOOSA will soon have a new Coles Express Shell petrol station which is planned to provide a charge station for electric vehicles.
As electric vehicles become the way of the future, a development plan is underway for the new service station located at 140 Eumundi Noosa Road to include plans to service vehicles of the future.
Mayor Tony Wellington said it is important that the charging station is set up properly for long-term viability.
“I think it’s fantastic Noosa will have a recharge station for electric cars and motorbikes.
“Batteries are going to become much more efficient and much more affordable in the future,” Mr Wellington said.
There are no details regarding the speed of the charging stations yet but the council is impressed that future needs are being taken into account in the plan.
The council was also pleased to see rainwater tanks being included in a commercial premises plan.
The service station will also feature a 24 hour cafe which is intended to service the many local workers in the area.
