“I’m not aiming for a large turnout,” he shared with 9News’ Christine Ahern.
“This is just a soft opening, so honestly, fewer people would be ideal.”
The service station in Preston marks Portelli’s debut venture, although he mentioned he is in discussions to launch additional locations.
“I’ve secured a substantial amount of fuel, and we’re planning to distribute it to our members,” he explained.
“We’ve coordinated with the police, organized our traffic management, and completed all necessary preparations.”
Police have said they will monitor the situation and take action if need be.
The discount only applies to subscribers to Portelli’s LMCT+ club.
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