Officeworks plans to build its new Wyong store on vacant land on the corner of Johnson Road and Tuggerah Straight, which will have to be rezoned from light industrial to ‘centre support’.
Wyong Council supported the rezoning proposal with the local mayor Doug Eaton describing the Officeworks' proposal as "terrific for the shire".
"I am delighted that a company as reputable as Officeworks can see potential in investing $3 million into opening a business in Wyong Shire," he said.
"However, I'm more delighted at the prospect of 50 local jobs being created by the construction of this well-known business.
Officeworks currently has stores at West Gosford and Warner's Bay near Newcastle.
Wesfarmers in top 20 retailers globally
Officeworks’ parent company Wesfarmers has joined the ranks of the world’s top 20 retailers.
Wesfarmers, which also owns the Coles group, moved into 18th position from 21st and is growing quicker than Woolworths, which is up one place to 17th, according to the 2013 Global Powers of Retailing Report by accounting firm Deloitte.
