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26 November, 2024
Dumping behind Salvos closure
The persistent dumping of unusable items at the Caboolture Salvation Army Family Store has been named as one of the reasons the charity organisation has had to temporarily close the site as of this week, ahead of plans to reopen a larger facility at a new location in the new year.
Following The Sentinel’s enquiry into why the current location wasn’t suitable anymore, National Community Fundraising Manager Simon Gregory explained that the bigger plan was to transition the store from the current, smaller ‘Family Store’, which is owned and operated by the local Caboolture Salvation Army Corps, to a ‘Salvos Store’, which is owned and operated by the national organisation.
“A decision has been reached to close the Family Store down and a Salvos Stores will soon be opening a new store in the Caboolture region,” he said.
“As Salvos Stores are generally larger format and larger floor plan than Family Stores, the current site has been deemed not suitable for the new store.”
Mr. Gregory said the site had been plagued by dumping over many years.
“There has ... been significant issues with people dumping unusable items at that site, so that will have contributed to the decision to find a new location,” he said.
“This search is ongoing, and once a new site is secured, the new store will [be] developed and opened ASAP.”
Moreton Bay Regional Council had supported the Salvos at the site and had been proactive in managing the dumping issue.
It is understood that Council had no part in the decision to close the Family Store.
The Salvation Army was encouraging people to use their stores located at Morayfield, Burpengary, and North Lakes, while a new location is sought for the new Caboolture store.
The Caboolture Family Store closed November 28.
The Caboolture Salvation Army Church, located on the corner of Lower King Street and Dux Street, remains open and is not closing or relocating.
