The wait for a supermarket in Snells Beach has gotten shorter, with Foodstuffs finalising plans to lease a section of the former Warehouse building on Mahurangi East Road.

The signing of the paperwork was scheduled for December.

If all goes according to plan, building owner Denis Horner anticipates seeing a Four Square supermarket operating from the site around December this year, with redevelopment set to start in the first quarter.

The new supermarket's retail section is expected to occupy 800 square meters, Discussions are underway regarding the future use of the remaining space.

The Four Square will revitalise the shopping centre and bring the retail section of Snells Beach alive again. The eagerly awaited supermarket is expected to have a catchment of about 7000 people, addressing a pressing need in the community.

Speculation about the opening of a supermarket in Snells Beach has been circulating since a small Four Square, closed around three years ago.

Four Square’s owners are locals, and their goal is clear; announcing on social media that they aim to provide a supermarket that offers fair value in every aisle, conveniently located for residents.

Over the next couple of months, Four Square will undergo design development, promising something "pretty awesome" for the community. The management looks forward to sharing the exciting details of what residents can expect in the upcoming year.

To ensure that the supermarket aligns with the preferences of the community, a feedback loop will be established to capture all product wants and needs.

The community is invited to participate actively in shaping the offerings. Watch this space for further updates.