Tennant Creek BP 24hr Roadhouse

BP Service Station

The BP Service Station offers a 24 hour service station for fuel, takeaway food, coffee and a small range of grocery lines available at supermarket prices. The BP also has EPAY phone recharge service and Jacana Energy top ups.

·       BasicsCard is accepted

·       showers are available.

The Relief Supermarket

The fire in July 2020 destroyed the Tennant Creek IGA site and the store was temporarily relocated to the BP storage shed. The Relief Supermarket, affectionately nicknamed “The Shed Supermarket” by locals, delivered essential groceries (including fresh fruit and veg, meat, bread, and frozen goods) to the Barkly region during the gap in operations.

The new store was built from the foundation up and was completed in March 2022. Tennant Creek IGA is now a modern, full range supermarket with an on site deli, butcher and bakery.

The Relief Supermarket Team

Tennant Creek IGA post 2020 fire

Meet the Team

  • Darsh Abeyrathne

    Store Manager

    Darsh is a dedicated professional with a proven track record of success in various roles across different industries. He began his Retail career at BP Roadhouse as a Console Operator in late 2020, quickly advancing to the position of Night Shift Supervisor in February 2021, where he demonstrated exceptional skills in stock management. In November 2022, Darsh's talents were recognized once again as he assumed the role of BP Site Manager.

    Prior to his tenure in Melbourne, Darsh had accumulated a wealth of experience in Import-Export and Freight Forwarding, serving as a Documentation Manager and Assistant Operations Manager overseas for a decade. His diverse background also includes stints as a Store Supervisor at Blue Sky Services and Applied Cleansing Solutions. Darsh's versatile skill set and commitment to excellence make him an asset in any professional capacity.

  • Dipika

    Assistant Store Manager

    Dipika's journey is a testament to her adaptability and determination. Coming from Nepal with an engineering background, she made a bold move to Tennant Creek in May 2021. Joining BP Complex as a food & beverages attendant in July that year, she faced initial challenges but quickly honed her skills, earning a promotion to Office Manager within months.

    Dipika's dedication extended beyond her role at BP Complex, as she simultaneously served the Northern Territory Government as an administration officer for six months, alongside her casual roles at BP Complex and IGA in Tennant Creek.

    Leveraging her administration and customer service expertise. She achieved her second promotion, now holding the position of Assistant Store Manager at BP Complex as of January 2023. Dipika's remarkable journey is a testament to her professional growth and adaptability.

The Tennant Creek supermarket and BP Complex are owned by Julalikari Aboriginal Corporation, in partnership with Indigenous Business Australia, each of which is a 50% shareholder.

Enquiries

Please contact the Tennant Creek IGA and BP for any queries about operations on (08) 8962 2296.

Email: community.manager@iram.com.au