Monday, September 28, 2009

Rye residents on the alert

Page 5, The Leader, Tues Sept 29th 2009

Rye residents are still keeping an eye on the fast food giants despite no applications coming before Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.

The shire has received 750 submissions to date opposing fast food restaurants in the Rye township.

Shire statutory planning teamleader Arthur Cooksley told a recent community council meeting at Rye Civic Hall that "preliminary discussions" have been held with Hungry Jack's representatives but there had been no further contact "from any restaurants or their consultants".

A McDonald's spokeswoman said the company remained "interested in the potential for a restaurant in Rye" and would continue to look at options.

Hungry Jacks development department national manager Bob Shergold said the company was "still interested in Rye and still looking for a site".