Thompson’s Liquor Mart is finally getting a serious overhaul.

A presentation was made at Monday night’s City Council meeting by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries that detailed their plan to build a new 12,000 square foot Liquor Mart in the northwest corner of the City Centre Mall parking lot.

They also held a public question and answer session at the TRCC on Tuesday night, where members of the public gathered to have their opinions heard.

Liquor Mart manager Jennifer Montgomery was pleased with the turnout, and was also glad that Thompsonites had genuine concerns that she knows Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries will take seriously.

“I know there was a comment that ‘they don’t live here’, but they are very aware of what goes on here. They talk to us all the time and they’re aware of what our concerns are at store level. Their number one concern is safety and security for customers as well as for staff, and for anyone who’s visiting Thompson. I think that’s very important to them.”

Montgomery also said that with the increased size, the new location will open up more jobs for salespeople, security, and cleaners.