Woolworths is continuing to play its cards close its chest in relation to the future of the now-vacant Food For Less site.
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Work is now complete on the demolition of the old and vacant supermarket building.
The supermarket giant has continually deflected making a direct comment on the future of the site.
This is despite the former building being demolished and fenced.
"We remain committed to Port Macquarie and are exploring all options to bring a local Woolworths supermarket to the area," a spokesperson said.
Prior to demolition, the site had been a target for vandals and graffiti artists. There was also at least one reported fire at the site.
Woolworths ceased trading from the site and it closed to business in 2012.
The demolition of the dilapidated building was completed three weeks ahead of schedule.
Kurri Kurri based Drumderg Services were contracted to complete the demolition.
The business specialises in asbestos removal and highly sensitive remediation works.
On-site project manager Steven Fam said the demolition went very smoothly, thanks to the cooperation of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and the client.
"There was also a lot of positive feedback from the community during the demolition work," Mr Fam said.
"We received some supportive emails from the public during the work which noted the low level of noise associated with the works and also our ability to suppress dust.
"The real good news story from this project was that a large majority of the product was recovered.
The real good news story from this project was that a large majority of the product was recovered.
- Steven Fam
"I think the recovery rate was upwards of 85 to 90 per cent.
"That means the majority of steel and other materials were salvaged, recovered and recycled," he said.
Mr Fam said workers on the site were also surprised by the level of interest from the community.
He said people would stop at the site and ask about the progress of the demolition work.
"There was a lot of interest and curiosity about the work being undertaken," he said.
"The site is fully fenced - which was part of the DA."
Mr Fam said some 30 people worked on site at the peak of the work while local contractors were employed where possible.
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