Platform 9, the restaurant at the Toowoomba Railway Station has gone into liquidation. Local couple Meagan Lyons and Kent Ferris had booked their 4th January, wedding reception at the venue have had to make last minute changes to their wedding plans. Photo: Bev Lacey / The Chronicle Bev Lacey WITH their big day only two weeks away, Blackwater's Meagan Lyons and Kent Ferris have been left in shock and out of pocket with Toowoomba restaurant Platform 9 ordered into liquidation.
The soon-to-be-wed couple had planned their wedding reception at the popular venue. However, they are now left out in the cold.
To make matters worse, Ms Lyons had to discover the news on Facebook with Platform 9 owners failing to alert staff and clients.
"It is absolutely shocking how they have done this," Ms Lyons said. "I feel let down and very annoyed.
"We paid more than $2000 to Platform 9 and now it is unlikely we will see that money again."
Bride-to-be Krystal Tummon is also desperate for answers with her wedding plans also thrown into limbo.
"Everyone has been left in the dark," Ms Tummon said.
"What worries me the most is how am I going to afford a new venue for our reception as I have already paid $4000 to Platform 9.
"It is a lot of money and with the wedding only weeks away my partner and I don't know what we will do."
The Supreme Court last week granted a winding up order against Platform 9 by Workcover Queensland sending the restaurant into the hands of liquidators.
Insolvency firm Pearce and Heers were given control of Platform 9 and staff informed the business would no longer be trading. It is believed staff turned up for work last week only to be told the restaurant was no longer in business.
"Platform 9 is no longer trading and we are now in the process of investigating their businesses dealings as well as securing its assets," Liquidator Mark Pearce said.
"Anyone owed money by the business becomes a creditor and will be included in our review of all transactions.
"This process will take some time and any money owed will not be paid back before the review."
While Mr Ferris and Ms Lyons have found an alternative venue for their reception, they hope to alert other people so everyone owed money can at least get something back.
"Financially, this impacts so many people," Ms Lyons said.
"Hopefully, everyone affected can get some more answers soon."
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