“Woolworths Metro [is] the ‘final nail in the coffin’ for small businesses struggling to compete” writes James Hall at news.com.au, 10 January 2019.
“Woolworths’ new convenience store-style shop in [Kirribilli] has only been open two days but already competitors are feeling the squeeze.”
According to the article the neighbouring fruit shop owner has cancelled his lease and in desperation a nearby convenience store has consolidated its florist business within the main store to cut costs.
The local bakery manager is quoted as saying that the “Woolworths Metro will affect every business in the close-knit community” and “we’re already facing parking problems now and it’s still holidays, when people are back it’s going to be a really big problem.”
We don’t yet know what Woolworths plans are for Mosman, but this story confirms that regardless of size and scale any Woolworths development in the heart of Mosman village will harm its village character, increase traffic congestion and suck the life out of our local shops and businesses.