VANDERBIJLPARK. – An exciting new development taking place along the R42 in the Stefanopark area will be a game changer and a huge benefit for all travelling this route for work or leisure.

While a portion of the R42 was being upgraded during the last 18 months, travellers would have witnessed a new traffic interchange and new buildings emerging, in spite of difficult financial times.

Astron Energy (previously known as Caltex) has joined forces with a local property developer to erect a new state of the art filling station with convenience store facilities. It will service local residents as well as motorists travelling west on the R42 towards North West via Potchefstroom and Parys/Bloemfontein.Astron Energy Stefanopark officially opens on September 15 and will supply discerning motorists with high quality SABS approved Astron Energy fuels and oils, facilities for the accurate inflation of tyres and premium service from their well trained staff.

Astron Energy Stefanopark will be one of the first sites in South Africa to proudly display the new distinctive colours and logo of Astron Energy fuels. The erection of a 9 meter pylon sign will become a beacon inviting all motorists travelling along this route to stop and experience Astron Energy service and hospitality.

Access to fill up at Astron Energy Stefanopark will be safe and easy to navigate due to the commissioning of a new traffic light at the R42 interchange, thus creating a safe controlled entrance and exit onto the main road. The interchange forms part of the bigger picture of the area, where the local council envisages a connection with William Nichol Road, then joining into Rossini Boulevard. Astron Energy Stefanopark proudly introduces the Route 42 Convenience Store to cater for all motorists’ refreshment needs. In addition to the normal items on offer at these type of establishments, Route 42’s freshly made pre-packed meals, sandwiches, garlic breads, malva puddings, Turbo Crystal Ice, braai consumables and much more will be on offer, as well as a coffee counter with muffins and an assortment of pies for the early bird or hasty traveller. Turning off at the R42 junction and opposite the new Astron Energy Stefanopark is an additional opportunity for locals and travellers to do convenient one-stop shopping by visiting the complex housing Trinkers Liquor Store, renowned for keeping their products cold for customers’ immediate enjoyment. Trinkers also caters for all beverage needs for special occasions such as family festivities, weddings, work functions and year-end parties. The friendly staff will be able to provide quotations ahead of your event, keeping all your wishes in mind for a great day.

The newly established “Bearded Pepper Pizza”, located adjacent to the liquor store, has been receiving rave reviews from customers for their freshly made woodfire-oven pizzas. If you are in the mood for hot chilly sauces, this is the place to visit to experience the variety on offer, together with home-made marmalades, rusks and various other home-made produce. Mr Thuso Nkala is the friendly manager at Astron Energy Stefanopark. Please pop in as he would be thrilled to get acquainted and field any queries.

* See the 21 September edition of Vaalweekblad for photos of the official opening and more news about Astron Energy Stefanopark.

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