Image: Guzman y Gomez have submitted plans to build in the carpark of the Mount Pleasant Centre. Photo supplied
Residents on the north side of the Pioneer River are about to have a whole lot more choice when that craving for something spicy hits.
Popular Mexican quick service restaurant Guzman y Gomez (GYG) has submitted documents to Mackay Regional Council with plans to build its first Mackay location in the carpark of Mount Pleasant Centre.
The documents submitted to council say the development “will provide valuable services and convenient facilities for residents living within the Mount Pleasant area and employees within the locality.”
“The proposal is considered to be in the public interest as it will deliver a number of public, social and economic benefits with minimal adverse impacts,” the documents state.
The 282m2 building will incorporate 230m2 of internal dining area, food preparation areas, storage, amenities, office and service area as well as 52m2 of external/alfresco area.
74 car parks will be lost to facilitate the construction and the new site will include eight new car parking spaces including one disabled space.
The drive through element of the restaurant will have a capacity of 14 cars and include a dual lane order point, forming a single lane payment booth and pickup booth.
The restaurant will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and construction of the site is predicted to cost over $1 million.
“The proposal will generate direct ongoing employment opportunities as well as further job creation during the construction phase,” documents read.
“The development will be compliant with relevant disability standards, and will meet the needs of people with physical disabilities, sensory disabilities and intellectual disabilities.
“The proposal will provide much needed services to the area meeting the daily needs of the surrounding residents, workers and visitors.
“The development will have a positive impact on the natural environment by enhancing Mt Pleasant and maintaining the downstream water quality as a result of the development.”
About 10 minutes north along Mackay Bucasia Road, construction has begun on a new shopping complex that will feature Mackay’s second Zambrero site.
Nearby, Burrito Bar Rural View recently reopened under new management, offering a revamped menu through its drive through restaurant.
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