By JONATHON HOWARD
NOOSA Junction has been dealt another shock closure following the announcement that the BCU Junction branch will close due to a lack of foot traffic.
BCU brand manager, Anna Kingston, said the closure would not result in job losses and staff would be re-deployed to the BCU Noosaville branch and/or the Maroochydore branch.
Mrs Kingston said it was a tough decision for BCU, but a lack of foot traffic and being new to the area were behind the closure.
“We are currently working with our Junction customers to ensure they are aware of the branch closure, and that we offer two alternative branches – one at Noosaville and Maroochydore,” she said.
“At this stage there is no set date for the closure, however our customers will be informed in order to avoid any inconveniences,” she said.
Mrs Kingston said the decision wasn’t purely driven by costs, but a lack of foot traffic had led to re-assessment of BCU’s best practice and service for customers.
The prevalence of internet banking was also behind the move.
The decision comes as Junction retailers continue to struggle for customers and talks of reconfiguring parking progresses with Noosa Council.
The closure brings the number of vacant shops up to 24 for the Junction.
Further rumours that the Suncorp banking branch could also close were unfounded and Suncorp headoffice said it was business as usual.
BCU has asked for customers to visit branches at 90 Goodchap Street, Noosaville or 17 Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore. BCU can also be contacted by phoning 1300 228 228.
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