After many months of being under wraps – with what seemed like endless renovations – the new Carsburgs petrol station has been revealed at the entrance to Mullumbimby.
It features a retro vibe with lights, fresh paint and new pumps. Owner Brenden Lawless says he wanted to keep the Carsburg name in honour of the family who had operated the mechanics, Holden dealership and petrol station at the site for over four decades.
‘It made sense to keep the name given the history,’ he said.
‘I was grateful that former owner Tony said yes to keeping the name’.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony
And why wouldn’t he? Tony and his family were at the ribbon-cutting ceremony last Monday, and Tony was brimming with enthusiasm and excitement that the family name remained on the building.
He told The Echo he loved the renovations and it was a very special day for him and the family.
After his retirement, Tony Carsburg had supported and sponsored numerous local sporting groups, schools and service clubs, and was regarded as one of the Shire’s most generous business owners when it came to sponsoring community events.
1940s style
Brenden told The Echo, ‘I wanted it to look as muscular as possible, like an authentic 1940s petrol station, so that when you pass by, you have a sense of nostalgia – it’s different to your standard modern petrol stations’.
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