Should the proposed closure go ahead, the branch will close on February 4, and all employees will be offered roles at nearby locations, the spokesperson said. ‘’We are currently consulting with potentially affected employees and won’t be commenting further at this stage,’’ they said. Westpac has 143 branches throughout the country. Timaru Indoor Bowls Association complex committee convenor Brian Hay said the bank’s possible closure would impact on the club. The complex, located opposite the Northtown Mall, does all its banking at the branch just across the road. If it shuts they will be forced to travel 2.4 kilometres to the Stafford St branch.