The Supreme Court has appointed a liquidator for the company behind Strath Village IGA, after ordering it be wound up in insolvency.
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The Victorian Workcover Authority, or WorkSafe, applied to the court earlier this year to have Strathfield Village Supermarket wound up after the company failed to pay a debt of $91,510.64.
The debt related to an unpaid WorkCover insurance premium of $85,038.82 as well as late payment fees of $6471.82.
EnergyAustralia was a supporting creditor to the application, Strathfield Village Supermarket having owed it a debt of $620,719.90.
Judicial registrar Patricia Matthews made the winding up order last week, during a court hearing at which neither the defendant nor a representative appeared.
The matter had earlier been adjourned due to the directors of the company experiencing a "significant health crisis".
Both WorkSafe and EnergyAustralia's costs were included as costs in the winding up.
Strath Village IGA closed at the end of August, but signs outside promised the store would reopen.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
