The branch in Martin McColl newsagent on Excalibur Drive was due to close in August to make way for the extension of Sainbury's by 25,820 sq ft as part of the Thornhill district centre regeneration.
Officials from the Post Office have said positive talks have resulted in securing an independent Post Office branch which will run from within the redeveloped store in the future. A temporary outlet will also run from the site during construction phase until February next year.
Tony Jones, network development manager for Post Office Limited in Wales said:
"This has been an unusual set of circumstances but it is important for our customers in the Thornhill area to know that Post Office Limited is committed to ensuring that our products and services are available to them in the short, medium and long term. In this respect, we have been in detailed discussion over the past weeks with Sainsbury's about providing solutions to enable this to happen."
Christian Wakelin, Sainsbury's regional development executive, said:
"We are delighted that our conversations with Post Office Limited so far have been very positive and we hope to conclude the long term arrangements in the same way."
"Sainsbury's recognises the invaluable community service offered by the Post Office in Thornhill and as such, we have always been committed to doing everything possible to ensure the continuation of service on site. Ultimately the aim of our redevelopment plans is to provide an improved district centre for local residents with new and improved facilities and a wider choice."
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