The shop, which amalgamated last year with fellow Milton institution Tiny’s Butchery after 35 years of business, will make way for a new 1000sqm civic plaza forming a key element of the Clutha District Council’s $2million streetscape upgrade.
The plaza will include a water feature, a vintage brick wall with sandblasted mural, a nod to Milton’s "kink in the road" and a moving "river of light" which will extend from a new $550,000 destination toilet.
Andrew’s will also demolish two other Union St buildings before Christmas, to make way for a $5.8million swimming pool/service centre complex.
Construction on both projects is expected to begin next year. REPORT: RICHARD DAVISON/