Zechariah Saunders and Petrie Tugai check out the hardware products now available at the Bamaga Community Home and Hardware store following a request from shoppers for an expanded offering. Photo: Supplied.
People power has prevailed as Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ) launched its expanded product range for its Community Home and Hardware (CHH) store in Bamaga on 30 January.
The store now includes a dedicated hardware section after some community members criticised the lack of options, including an absence of power tools and other items needed for do-it-yourself projects, following its official opening in November 2024
CEQ chief executive officer Michael Dykes said the decision to incorporate a hardware range in the Northern Peninsula Area store highlighted the organisation’s ongoing focus on serving the needs of the communities it operates in.
“We’re proud that our team have responded to community feedback by introducing a basic hardware range at our Bamaga store within weeks of receiving the request,” he said.
“This addition not only enhances the shopping experience for locals and surrounding remote communities, but responding to customer feedback also aligns with our vision.
“We know how important access to hardware is for supporting local projects and trades.”
Designed as a new concept store, CHH offers a wide range of products, including furniture, whitegoods, outdoor and sporting equipment.
Mr Dykes said six new local jobs had been created with the opening of CHH, adding the store was part of a strategy to “redefine retail” in the northernmost part of Queensland.
“We are proud to support local trades and businesses, whether that’s through creating jobs, sourcing products, or ensuring they have the tools and materials they need to succeed,” Mr Dykes said.
