Today Friday 31st July is the last day that Bow Street Motors will be open. After the sale of the land and buildings at 20 Bow St, the popular vehicle service business is to be closed.
A few years ago, Bow Street Motors purchased the 3 Bankart St property (site of the new Four Square) and planned to relocate there. That project did not proceed when they did not receive planning permission from the Waikato District Council. Planning reviews by that Council over a number of years have failed to zone any land in Raglan for light industrial use. The closure of Bow Street Motors leaves Raglan Service Station at 3 Bow St as the last garage in Bow Street.
Over the years, the 20 Bow St site has had many uses. Many Raglanders remember it being the main bus depot.
The word on the street is that 20 Bow St has been sold to an Aucklander. No announcement has been made on future plans for the site.