Lavington fuel station closes after unpaid rent and overdue paperwork pile up
Roo Petroleum in Lavington closed on October 29. It was shut down due to unpaid rent of $25,566 and missing required documents.
Roo Petroleum closed suddenly on October 29. The store sits on the corner of Griffith and Kaylock roads in Lavington.
The landlord, Aksara, sent a notice about unpaid debts and missing papers. The monthly rent was due October 1 but went unpaid: $25,566.
There was also an overdue water bill of $555 for the quarter. The operators did not make a bond payment that was due October 14.
They also failed to send a required fuel storage report for six months. Aksara's chief executive said the October 29 notice was a grace period before enforcing closure.
Whether they reopen depends on finding a reliable operator.
- $25,566
- Unpaid rent
- $555
- Overdue water bill
- Griffith and Kaylock roads, Lavington
- Location
- Aksara, a Kabo Group subsidiary
- Landlord
Why it mattersBorder communities are losing fuel stations. This creates hardship for drivers, making it harder to get fuel and services. This is especially difficult in regional areas where there are few other choices.
AustraliaLavington drivers lost access to the servo on October 29, with no clear reopening date confirmed as negotiations continue over the site.
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