With a Marketplace redevelopment looming on the horizon, The Goulburn Post asked readers what shops they would like to see come to town.
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With 328 submissions to the open ended question, there were a multitude of diverse submissions.
Despite the odd suggestion that an Aston Martin dealership or an Omega watch shop could find its place in the centre, the overwhelming majority wanted to see a Big W established in the Marketplace.
In early 2013 plans to bring a Big W to the Marketplace were withdrawn after a review of the business case found the shop would not be viable due to competition from the city’s Target shop.
Other stores that ranked high included Officeworks, JB Hi-Fi, Spotlight and Rebel Sport.
Many also called out for more eating options in the centre.
A selection of the results are below:
The conversation didn’t stop on the survey itself, with the Facebook post itself garnering lots of discussion.
One reader commented that he would like to see an independent micro brewery.
“I am from Virginia USA [and] living in the general area now,” he wrote.
“The brew pubs are wildly popular. They are independent and I feel [it] would be a fun addition to the community.”
You can still have your say in The Goulburn Post’s survey here:
