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Here’s Where to Have Seven Days of Indian Food in Kedron

Spice of India at 386, Gympie Road, Kedron is the place to experience authentic Indian food in Brisbane seven days a week. The place has an assortment of Indian Tandoori starters, Mughlai Biryanis, Indian curries, and Indian breads. The restaurant, in fact, takes pride in being the first and only Indian restaurant in Kedron to be making the most genuine Naan Breads and Tandoori dishes right on site.

Whether it’s dine in, takeaway, home delivery, or even catering, Spice of India promises an experience closest to what authentic Indian cuisine is all about. Their in-house chefs, headed by Chef Hardip Singh who has more than 20 years of culinary experience, only use authentic Indian spices which they personally grind and blend to achieve the true Indian flavour and aroma. They also use fresh Halal Australian lamb, beef, and chicken and vegetables are sourced from the local Brisbane market in Rocklea.

Owner Sudhir Shetty makes sure that customers are provided excellent service. This includes considering the current economic circumstances. To address this, Spice of India offers deals and specials every day of the week.

A Week of Indian Food

Sundays are for “Crazy Sunday” special where customers can buy any two curries and Naan bread to get a third serving of curry for free.

“Monday Mansala”, on the other hand, is a special where customers can buy one curry and get second curry for half the price.

Next they have “Tuesdays Tandoors” where anyone who spends a minimum of $30 for a meal can get one plain or garlic Naan bread and a serving of Papadum for free.

Wednesday and Thursday are the time for their “Buffet Bonus” days, where customers can order the “All You Can Eat Buffet” to get a Mango Lassi for $2 only.

Also on Wednesday and Thursday is “Midweek magic” where those who will spend a minimum of $40 will get a serving of Chicken Tikka for free.

On Fridays and Saturdays, anyone who spends a minimum of $50 for meals will get the Chicken pabora for free.

Quick Trivia on Spice of India

Spice of India also accepts catering services and can even cook for more than 1,000 people. During such catered events, they use Ecoplates which are 100% biodegradable, natural, organic, eco-friendly utensils manufactured using their bio-ethical model. These plates are made from the naturally fallen leaves of palm trees. The process does not involve cutting and harming trees. Just like the regular plates, ecoplates can withstand hot food, including liquids and oils.

To know more about the special offers at Spice of India, please click here.

What’s On in Kedron Cafes for the Holiday Season

Wondering whether you’ll get your regular fix of coffee from the cafes within the neighbourhood on Christmas Day? Or whether there’s a special menu for the holidays?

Here we list what’s cooking in cafes around town for this holiday season.

Farm House Kedron

Farm House Kedron remains open between Christmas and New Year from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will be serving their special Queensland Prawn tacos with mango and coriander salsa, crispy vermicelli and namjim sauce all through this period.

The cafe, however, will be closed from the 25th to 26th of December and the 1st of January.

Farm House Kedron holds a special spot among residents of Kedron because it serves as a tribute to Farmer Joe’s which was closed in 2009 to pave way for a road construction. The closure of Farmer Joe’s has been sad as it was a community hub where local fresh produce were bought and sold. In the hopes to still support the local farmers in Kedron, Farm House sees to it that they remain to buy supplies from them. The cafe hopes that more and more local farmers will soon come to them. As for its customers, Farm House Kedron aims to take food from the farm to the plate.

Farm House Kedron is at 9, Somerset Road

Fuzzy Duck

Fuzzy Duck has just reinvented itself as a restaurant last November, held their soft launch on 7th of December, and is now getting ready for official re-opening in 2018. It may not have your regular fill of coffee for the holiday season, but the place’s specialty gift shop is filled with quirky items for gifts. It has been restocked with a variety of succulents and other potted plants.

Owned by a family who is passionate about good food and great coffee, Fuzzy Duck promises to be everyone’s “kitchen table away from home”.

Fuzzy Duck is at 145 Kitchener Road, Kedron

Nana & Da’s

This cafe at 12 Homebush Road Kedron has unfortunately officially closed for the year on the 22nd of December to allow for its staff and crew to enjoy the holiday seasons too. The place will open again on the 19th of January and everything will be business as usual then.

Pocket-friendly Christmas Activities in Kedron Help Reduce Holiday Spending

Christmas is barely a month away. While the occasion is the time for merry-making and festivities with families and friends, it also comes with the challenge of celebrating without leaving a giant hole in the pocket after the season. Here are a few surefire ways to have fun and stay within the budget in Kedron.

Christmas Lights Display

An array of wonderful Christmas lights are on display along different streets all across Kedron. Families and friends can hold their own Christmas lights walking tour, with their very own home-cooked meals as takeaways. Amazing Christmas lights decorations can be found in these streets:

1 Evans Street

144 Kitchener Road

Carols on Bradbury on 10th December at 4:00 p.m.

Credit: City North Baptist Church Facebook

Everyone is invited to sing along with the merry Christmas carols at the annual carols event hosted by the City North Baptist Church. Singing, headed by music artist Dan Warlow, starts at 6:00 p.m. but a number of fun-filled activities are already open by 4:00 p.m. There will be BBQ and coffee on sale during the event. Playing at the jumping castle is free; petting animals at the animal farm is also free, as well as face painting, and even the glowsticks too.

Bradbury Park is at 91 Kitchener Rd, Kedron

KP Locals Christmas Party

Everyone who is fond of and has been a constant patron at Kedron Park Hotel is invited for a Christmas Party on the 16th of December. There will be free food, drinks, live entertainment, raffles, and different prizes at stake. All you have to do is wear a Christmas outfit and buy a beer at the hotel.

Here are the details of the Christmas Party.

Christmas Lunch Buffet

Kedron Park Hotel also invites everyone to have their Christmas lunch at the hotel from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the 25th of December. Tickets must be purchased for this event. What comes free, however, is that your time, that you would have otherwise spent cooking and cleaning at home. Kids under three years old are free to eat, adult would just have to add a little for them to see Santa. He will also give gifts for all the kids coming to the event.

Christmas Buffet Menu

Kedron Park Hotel is located at 693 Lutwyche Rd

Coles at Kedron Is Winning People’s Approval

Coles has just opened at Kedron on the 30th of September but it is already gaining rave reviews from the community. The people are particularly impressed about the convenience in parking and the range of products available at the centre.

Parking at the Kedron branch has been designed with ample spaces between parking bays. This has allowed patrons to safely manoeuvre their shopping carts without hitting the car parked next to them. Parents have been particularly impressed as the parking bays also permit them to load and unload their children without causing trouble to other vehicles.

Opened on 30 Sep 17. Full line Supermarket with Liquor and Petrol. Great customer service and a wide range of products. Instore Bakery, Fresh Produce, Delicatessen with Salad Bar, extensive Cheese range. Plus a good Health Food and Vegetarian range. Cafe operated by an independent operator. – Andrew Aschman

The new design store offers a vast range of fresh produce and deli items at the entrance side of the store. Stocks a very good range of grocery items, and has a petrol outlet and liquor store in the complex, along with a coffee shop in the carpark. Great to see a modern grocery store located in Kedron at last – Mark Coleman

Amazing, best Coles ever! Staff are always attentive and friendly, produce is always fresh and well stocked… parking is excellent. Will definitely be making this my go to grocery store! – Ella Grace

Meanwhile, 12 of Coles’ brands have clinched much coveted spots in the recently concluded Product of The Year. More than 13,000 Australians have been surveyed by Nielsen in a bid to know the different brands that they would highly recommend.

Aside from the 12 Coles brands voted for the award, the Nielsen survey has also found that Coles provides the best shopping environment and experience overall for retailers. Shoppers have also voted Coles as being the first to have new products on its shelves, as well as having the most appealing home brands.

The 12 Coles brands which won the Product of the Year award are as follows:

· Coles Comfy Bots Nappies
· Coles Comfy Bots Baby Wipes
· Coles Organic Baby Food Pouches
· Coles Blueberry Cheesecake
· Coles Belgian Chocolate
· Coles Chilled Soups
· Coles Gloves Variety Pack
· Coles Australian Vegetable Rice and Noodles range
· Coles Smoothies
· Coles Crumbed Chicken
· Coles Stone Baked Pizza Bases
· Coles Chilled Ready Meals

Product of the Year Director Sarah Connelly explained that winning the award is huge affirmation of approval from the Australian public.

“Shoppers can be confident when they are buying products – whether it be fresh food, beauty items or larger purchases such as electric toothbrushes – that all the guess work has already been taken out by shoppers just like themselves.”

Product of the Year is the world’s largest consumer-voted award which was established 30 years ago in France. It guides consumers to the best products in the market while the award is a strong marketing for manufacturers and establishments like Coles.

Coles at Kedron is located at 346 Gympie Road.

Various Transport Projects Being Considered in Kedron

Possible transport projects aimed at improving daily travel for Queenslanders, including Kedron commuters, were announced recently. The strategies envisioned less congested roads and a faster commute.

Labor pledged $75 million for projects involving the Northern and Eastern Transitways if re-elected. Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Jackie Trad explained that the transitways would cut the travel time among commuters, adding that Labor would see to it that bus lanes will operate uninterrupted from Kedron to Chermside bus station.

Meanwhile, the Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads published its Western Brisbane Transport Network Strategy Projects on 13th of November. Four of the proposals involved busways in Herston to Kedron, Kedron to Aspley, Kedron to CBD, and Everton Park to Kedron.

Project 1 Herston to Kedron – Northern Busway

This project should connect the Inner Northern Busway at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Herston to Kedron with a bus-only corridor, following the Lutwyche Road. It is expected to cut the existing average bus travel time into half.

Construction of the Airport Link is ongoing on the three-kilometre section of the Northern Busway between Windsor and Kedron.

Project 4 Kedron to Aspley – Northern Busway

Under this project, the Kedron Northern Busway will be extended along Gympie Road to Aspley by constructing bus lanes from the end of the busway at Kedron within the Gympie Road corridor. This section would eventually be upgraded to busway standard.

Project 5 Kedron to CBD

Under this project, a high-quality cycleway will be built, providing a direct and continuous route from the Kedron Brook cycle way through to the CBD.

Project 18: Everton Park to Kedron Stafford Road Tunnel

The project foresees an urban motorway tunnel under Stafford Road to connect the proposed North West Transport Corridor and Inner Orbital with Airport Link.

All projects in order are as follows:

Project 1: Herston to Kedron – Northern Busway (SEQIPP)
Project 2: Kenmore to central business district – Western Bus Corridor staged bus lanes + Western Veloway
Project 3: Darra to Indooroopilly – Centenary Motorway transit lanes (SEQIPP)
Project 4: Kedron to Aspley – Northern Busway – staged upgrade + Northern Veloway Section 2
Project 5: Kedron to central business district – Northern Veloway – Section 1
Project 6: Clem Jones Tunnel to Gateway Motorway – Airport Link (SEQIPP)
Project 7: Toowong to Kelvin Grove – TransApex Northern Link tunnel
Project 8: Everton Park to Kedron – Stafford Road transit lanes + Stafford Road Veloway
Project 9: Kelvin Grove to Ashgrove – Musgrave/Waterworks Road bus lanes + The Gap access Veloway
Project 10: Kelvin Grove to Everton Park – Kelvin Grove/Enoggera Road bus lanes + North Western Veloway – Section 1
Project 11: North West Transport Corridor (part of a future North South Motorway) – North West Motorway + North West bus lanes + North Western Veloway – Section 2
Project 12: St Lucia to West End – Uni River Link
Project 13: Toowong to Everton Park (part of a future North South Motorway) – Inner Orbital tunnel
Project 14: Toowong to Everton Park – Western Ring Veloway
Project 15: Brisbane central business district – Albert Street Garden Axis Veloway
Project 16: Indooroopilly to Dutton Park – Uni Link Veloway
Project 17: Darra to Toowong – Centenary/Western Motorway upgrade
Project 18: Everton Park to Kedron – Stafford Road Tunnel
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Kedron High RSL Liaison Prefects Need Help for Honour Board

The Kedron High RSL Liaison Prefects is calling the community to help them find former or current Kedron State High School students or staff who served as part of the Australian Defence Force during military campaigns.

The prefects want the names of all Kedron State High School servicemen and women to be included on the new Honour Board for the state high school, in preparation of the Anzac Day celebration in 2018.

Marching to ANZAC service at Kedron Wavell RSL
Credit: Kedron State High School Facebook

The people that are being searched for could have worked or may still be working as cleaners, groundsmen, office workers, teachers, principals, and other related jobs at Kedron State High School and other places after their stint at Kedron.

The Honour Board is the brainchild of a 17-year-old Kedron State High School student, Ryan Malone. It has also been his idea that the board be ready in time for the Anzac Day 2018. With the Honour Board, he wants to pay tribute to the ex-service people who attended his school, apart from being remembered twice a year.

Kedron State High School opened in 1956. Malone initially thought that there only be staff or former students who served during the Vietnam War on the Board. As of press time however, names that have been submitted for the board extend to those who served in World War II, Afghanistan, and the Malayan conflict.

Students
Credit: Kedron State High School Facebook

To make the Honour Board ready for next year, he contacted RSL Liaison Prefect Claudia Watson from the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub Branch for help. The latter then started its community-wide campaign, asking everyone for help.

In the event that enough names are gathered before the Anzac Day 2018, the Honour Board will be unveiled on the same day. However, the search for the servicemen will continue until all possible names have turned up.

Military service seems to have captured Malone’s heart entirely. The young man dreams of joining the reserves after graduating from college.

Cultural diversity contributes to Australia and to the Australian Defence Force
Credit: Defence Jobs Australia Facebook

Those who are interested to submit names to the Honour Board, please contact Kedron State High School through their phone – 3630 3333 or email them by clicking here.

Meanwhile, the Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub Branch is also inviting servicewomen who served in World War II, the Land Army, post-WWII, or those who are currently serving the Defence. These women are being invited to be a member of the Kedron-Wavell Ex-Servicewomen’s Association, which ultimate goal is to continue and preserve the history of Women’s Defence Service. For further information, please click here.

Discover the Specialty Stores Surrounding Coles Supermarket in Kedron

After exactly three years since the Coles Group submitted a development application to the Brisbane City Council, Coles Supermarket Kedron finally opened last Saturday, the 30th of September. Coles Kedron has an in-store bakery, a gourmet delicatessen with olive bar and cheese wall, an open-style butchery, and 200 car park spaces.

On top of that, the Coles Kedron complex also features three surrounding specialty stores — Coles Express, Liquorland, and Coffee Guru.

Coles Express

Opening Hours: 4:00 a.m. – midnight

The complex in Kedron now has Coles Express. As one of Australia’s leading fuel and convenience retailers, Coles Express is a one-stop shop to fill up your cars and shop everyday value groceries, snacks, and drinks.

ADCO Constructions, the builders, and Gilbarco, the fuel system contractor, made the Coles Express construction possible. Switch, a multidisciplinary project group specialising in Fuel and Design Management and Clean Energy, provided the Fuel System Designs, Fuel System Inspections, and Design Management for this site.

Just like their other branches, Coles Express Kedron is a proud partner of the Cancer Council Australia, an organisation that focuses on researching about different types of cancer. Coles Express also supports Red Dust and its mission to promote good health to the indigenous youth of Australia.

Liquorland

Opening Hours:

Monday	10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Wednesday	9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday – Saturday	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sunday	9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Another specialty store surrounding the Coles Kedron is Liquorland. As one of Australia’s largest alcohol stores, Liquorland Kedron will stock a wide range of imported wines, beers, ciders, Champagne, spirits, and premixed drinks.

Liquorland Kedron is one of the few stores in Queensland that are adjacent to Coles Supermarket. The opening of Liquorland Kedron also marked more job opportunities in the Kedron community area.

Coffee Guru

Opening Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Coffee Guru is now in Kedron! This is the cafe that everyone’s curious about. Although Coffee Guru is a chain of cafes across Australia, each store is independently owned and managed by a member of the local community.

Photo credit: Coffee Guru Kedron/Facebook

As a new addition to Kedron’s coffee scene, Coffee Guru promises a Premium Blend coffee that is bold, but not bitter. More than just the coffee, their homemade sweets and breakfast are also great come-ons for the members of community who are eager to try something new. Coffee Guru gave out free coffee for everyone on the 7th of October.

More Activities to Follow

Coles Kedron extended their opening activities on Saturday, the 7th of October with a community BBQ, free ice cream, face painting, balloon twisting, and some mini competitions. Coles will continue hosting fun activities for the community in the coming days.

“We’re also keen to get our community barbecues up and running, which will give local organisations the opportunity to hold a sausage sizzle at the store on weekends and raise funds for their school, sporting team or special cause,” Coles Kedron Store Manager Andrew Jensen.

What’s Happening in Kedron This Week

It’s going to be a busy week in Kedron as the locals usher in September with a bang. Here is a line-up of events for the week.

Thursday, 31 August

Rolls Pho Mi

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Venue: JB Hi-Fi, 555 Gympie Road, Kedron

The Bratmobile will bring Rolls Pho Mi to Kedron. It is a food mobile that has served Vietnamese street food since March 2016. They will be at JB Hi-Fi at the end of this month.

Friday, 1 September

Hello Spring

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Freeborne

Freeborne is inviting everyone to welcome Spring with a toast. Join Freeborne as they raise their glasses of Chardonnay and Champagne to welcome spring and browse their new season’s range.

There will be bargains on the day as they say goodbye to Winter.

Saturday, 2 September

Community Tree Planting

Tickets: FREE

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Venue: Trevallyn Place Park

Join the Brisbane City Council in making Upper Kedron clean and green. Bring the kids and teach them how to plant trees. All participants will receive three plants for free.

Don’t forget to wear your hat and sunscreen.

Friday, 2 September

Vision Board Workshop

Ticket: $75

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: 63 Somerset Road, Kedron

Discover and learn a new way of living at the Vision Board workshop by Transitions Coach. This will be held at the Shalom Vale Coaching Retreat.

Sunday & Monday, 3-4 September

Father’s Day at the KP

Time: 11:30 a.m.

Venue: Kedron Park Hotel

Photo credit: Kedron Park Hotel/Facebook

Celebrate Father’s Day at the Kedron Park Hotel. Treat dads to a special programme and a money clip of goodies.

Sunday, 3 September

Father’s Day at the Edi

Time:

Lunch – 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Dinner – 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Venue: Edinburgh Castle Hotel

Another treat for Dad this Father’s Day is the “meat-tastic” celebration and raffles at Edi. Dad will receive a care package including a complimentary drink and a ticket for the Father’s Day Hamper.

Kerbside Collection in Kedron: Dump it or GIVIT

Kedron is next up for BCC’s kerbside collection pick-up on Monday, the 21st of August. It’s the time of the year again to get rid of those unwanted items inside your home that are just too big for the wheelie bins. Thinking about what to do with those items that you no longer need but seem to have a few good uses left in them?

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure

Photo credit: www.nationalstorage.com.au

Old blankets, rugs, and carpets; coffee makers, fans, and refrigerators that just need a little tinkering; sofas that need new upholstery to be reborn; faded cupboards and wooden furniture that are still usable; all of these can be placed on the kerbside.

However, one man’s trash can be another man’s treasure. Why don’t you save these items from getting dumped and donate the items to charity?

According to the February 2017 NAB Charitable Giving Index, total charitable giving fell in Queensland by 2.5% over the year course since February 2016. This has made Queensland the lowest of all the states in terms of total donations.

Kedron residents who have usable items among their planned kerbside piles can show that their giving hearts by checking out charities that accept item donations.

GIVIT

“We match generosity with genuine need.” — GIVIT

GIVIT is a national non-profit virtual organisation founded by CEO Juliette Wright. They support all agencies, services, and charities in Australia to store, sort out, and distribute the donations to specific individuals or communities who exactly need the items.

This virtual organisation is currently supporting over 1,240 charities and community service providers all over Australia. The Kedron-based charities Cystic Fibrosis Queensland and Meals On Wheels are just two of the charities that GIVIT supports.

How to Donate?

Interested donors can check the list of the items needed by other people and the charities. Some of the items that are often needed are the blankets, rugs, toys, beddings, and some kinds of big furniture or appliances.

GIVIT does not deliver or pick-up items, but they can provide the recipient’s contact details of people who can help you sort out the transportation and delivery of the items.

Donors can also pledge the items into the virtual warehouse by registering every item on their website with specifications on the delivery preferences. Just be mindful of the list of prohibited items to avoid inconvenience.

Recycle to Donate

You can donate as much as you can, but make sure these items are usable. People in need deserve to receive quality items, too. Charitable institutions do not accept defective items that are worn out, because they don’t receive funding from the government to refurbish these items.

Recycle and refurbish the items you think that other people can still use. Recycling can also be great QT for the whole family. The kids will want to get their hands involved in this creative activity.

No Time to Recycle?

If recycling is not your thing or if you simply have no time to make it your thing, BCC has another option on how to get rid of your clutter. The Resource Recovery Centre is open for both recyclable and green or general waste. The centres are located at Nudgee, Willawong, Ferny Grove, and Chandler.

The centres turn over all recyclable items that they receive to the tip shops in Acacia Ridge and Geebung. The tip shops are operated by the Endeavour Foundation, one of the largest non-government organisations in the country that helps people with disabilities.

Items for sale includes household furnishings, collectables, books, and toys. The shops are only open on Saturdays and Sundays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All of the proceeds are reinvested back into providing assistance to people with disabilities.

By donating, you can get rid of your unwanted items and help people in need at the same time. Kerbside Collection only happens once a year, but donating can happen anytime. Plan your piles and look at what you consider to be “trash.” See if you should dump it or GIVIT.

Kedron Bowls to be Developed into a New Fresh Food Hub

In a proposal submitted last June, Carbone Developments has lodged a proposal with the Brisbane City Council to transform the Kedron Bowls at 278 Gympie Road into a “Farmer Joe’s inspired fresh food centre.”

Is it Related to Farmer Joe’s?

Farmer Joe’s Country Market
Photo credit: www.chermsidedistrict.org.au

Farmer Joe’s Country Market was a fresh food market that sold variety of fruits, vegetables, gourmet cheese, and meats. It operated once in the same proximity as the Kedron Bowls, but was closed in 2009 to give way to the inner-northern busway.

Although the plan is to construct a fresh food market in the same vicinity as the Farmer Joe’s was operating before its closure, Carbone Developments spokesman John O’Neil clarified that the former owners of Farmer Joe’s are not involved in this redevelopment project.

The Proposed Plan

Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A004685330, Brisbane City Council

The CDI Architects designed the plans for the “Kedron Market”. The project aims to modernise the facility into a place where the community can get fresh produce. The redevelopment plan includes having an anchor tenant, with an additional five tenancies available to accommodate supporting businesses

“We want a gourmet butcher, boutique bakery, perhaps fresh seafood, pasta and even a bottleshop which may specialise in craft beer or boutique wines,” Mr. O’Neil said.

The proposal also seeks to retain parts of the existing structure with some demolition works and extensions including raising of the roof height. It also includes creating a market lane from the frontage of Gympie Road through the building and onto the car park. This will improve accessibility.

The Development Details:

1,033 square metres for the Fresh Food Market
69 – 141 square metres for each tenancies
104 square metres for other amenities
72 shared car parks (commercial, motorbike, and disabled spaces)

Competition?

Photo credit: DA Ref. No. A003973633, Brisbane City Council

The proposed development is just 450 metres away from the soon-to-open Cole’s Supermarket, a supermarket giant that will offer retail, dining, and service stations to the Kedron community.

Although some may say that the Kedron Market is a bold move, Mr. O’Neil cleared that the proposed fresh food market will offer everything that Coles does not have. There will be no competition since the Kedron Market and Coles will have different range of products and items on offer.

“We don’t want to compete against them. You can’t compete against them. We will be offering high-level service and a line of specialty stores they didn’t provide in their development,” Mr. O’Neil said.

“We want this to be a community hub,” Mr O’Neil said.

If the application is approved, Kedron Market will begin serving the community by mid- to late 2018.