responding to changing consumer preferences and commercial needs. [5] The upgrade was finally completed in October 2008[3] with the centre doubling the previous size, costing A$650 million.[3]. street level, closer to Williamsons Road with provision for buses to do a loop have been made as a result of the acquisition of an adjoining site at 20-34 Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre - EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems Update: Approval of the Development Plan Shopping centre owner Scentre Group submitted the final Westfield Doncaster Development Plan on 29 April 2020 for endorsement. Incorporated Plan (IPO1) as it currently applies to Westfield Doncaster and 1 How have and 18,000sqm of commercial office space generally in the northern part of the Figure 3 Proposal for expansion, looking Inside Construction is Australias leading news resource for the civil engineering and commercial construction industry. Arrivals included a new David Jones department store, a Big W and a Target store all in the second half of 2008. Victorian Minister for Planning, Richard Wynne, gave the stamp of approval for the masterplan which will also create 2,900 new full and part-time jobs at Westfield Doncaster after completion. entry to the centre. Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne approved the plans, which are set to create around 2900 new full and part time jobs at the centre upon completion. We are looking forward to providing additional details when we lodge our planning permit for the first stage of the redevelopment, which in line with local customer and community feedback will be focused on increasing high-end specialty fashion, dining and entertainment, as well as our health and wellness offering. Westfield Parramatta - Wikipedia It is located 20 minutes east of the CBD and is one of the biggest shopping centres in Victoria. Scentre Group, as the owner There was also the need for minor steel work structures and timber blades used on the faade of the car park, along with reinforced masonry walls and retaining walls. Williamsons Road, Figure 7: scheme. Tel. Relocating the gateway tower further south Big W opened on the second floor on 7 August at the east side of the centre near where David Jones opened in October, to the east of Myer. This change aims to and redevelopment change over a defined area and set out conditions for land commercial floor space. loop. MANNINGHAM Council is now likely to decide on amendments to its planning scheme designed to facilitate the Westfield Doncaster redevelopment by February. Empowering future customer-focused transport with data analytics and advanced technologies, A communication solution to monitor devices in hard-to-reach spots. impression of the gateway tower building and potential faade treatment along This is an outstanding location destined to reward your vision, in the coveted zones for both Doncaster Secondary College and Doncaster Primary School, just metres from cafes and buses, merely moments from Westfield . Figure 2: Outline of key changes between Development Plan (V21) exhibited in July 2016 and Development Plan (V.24) exhibited in October 2017. Advisory Committee Hearing, is scheduled to be held on 19 July 2018. Proceeds from the deal will initially be used to repay debt, and Scentre's chief executive Peter Allen said the returns would generate further capital for the retail landlord to pursue its strategic objectives. About 18,000 sqm of office area will also be added to the centre at 619 Doncaster Road, on the north-east corner of Williamsons Road. This will in the form of a letter or email sent Amendment C104 is a proposed change to The project will provide an additional 43,000 square metres of retail and 18,000 square metres of commercial office space. the height or elevation above the point adopted as the site datum (reference considered by an Independent Panel appointed by the Minister for Delivery is available at the cost of either 20% of the order value or 10 dollars. Home to over 430 stores including two department stores, two supermarkets, two discount department stores, a nine screen cinema complex and a two level dining precinct. Butlers, stylists, valets: Westfield's $600m mega mall has landed It involved an overall modernisation of the centre, renovated Coles and Safeway (now Woolworths) supermarkets plus a Fresh Food market (Colonial Fresh Markets), new Big W and Target (replacing Kmart), refurbished Myer, new David Jones, a Borders store (now closed), many new mini majors such as JB Hi-Fi, Dick Smith (now closed), a larger 9 screen Village Cinemas, a black label Fitness First Gym which replaced the old Doncaster library (now located at MC Square, near Manningham's council offices), a new food court known as the Drum located on the corner of Williamsons and Doncaster Roads which has sweeping views of Melbourne, new restaurants on the rooftop level, a new bus interchange and over 1500 extra parking spaces[citation needed], mostly undercover, in a new 6 level parking lot with an LED system indicating free spaces. from Williamsons Road further north towards Westfield Drive, Approximately 7,575 car parking spaces to be provided the materials used, lighting and acoustic treatments, as well as providing shelter It also made the centre the 18th biggest shopping centre in Australia and 7th biggest in Victoria according to gross lettable area. St Magnus House,3 lower Thames Street Westfield Doncaster Shopping Centre Is Getting a New $30 Million In this last stage, David Jones opened next to Myer, which reopened after a major refurbishment, the dining precinct on the rooftop level, a larger Village Cinemas opened above the Williamsons Road multideck carpark to replace the twin cinemas and the final carpark area next to David Jones opened. turning lane from Williamsons Road (north) to Doncaster Road (heading towards All submissions were considered by Council on 27 February Incorporating the site at 20-34 Westfield Drive, Doncaster into the future expansion; this site is proposed to include a mix of car parking at the lower levels and dining, entertainment, leisure and retail shops at the upper levels. The acquisition gives the mall owners control over a crucial corner site. including ramps as shown in Figure 15. This is the site that has been acquired by Scentre Group (Westfield) and prompted revisions to the draft Development Plan. Celebrating the milestone, [] It will be positioned in the sites north-west sector and will include an expended bus interchange, improved car and pedestrian access and additional car parking. development of Westfield Doncaster that is close to residential properties in the centre between car parking areas. Retail is one of Victorias largest employers, providing more than 300,000 jobs across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Its main role is to review the submissions adjoining site at 20-34 Westfield Drive, Doncaster, by Scentre Group Northern Access Road to the Williamsons Road proposed signals. It was owned by the LaManna family, well known in Melbourne for their popular fruit and vegetable business. being proposed along Williamsons Road providing access to the main entry into suites or hotel type uses. Westfield Doncaster will be unveiling a rooftop oasis later this year when it opens its much-anticipated $30 million rooftop dining and entertainment precinct.The 'modern-village' style redevelopment will see 14 restaurants open their doors to Melbourne's east as Scentre Group announces the line-up of food and dining outlets. Gorman Kellys Mr Galante said the number of office buildings in the area had dwindled in recent years, following the conversion of older offices to residential projects. The massive makeover includes a "gateway" towering up to 14 storeys . Around 2000 Victorian construction jobs are set to be created by the recently approved $500 million redevelopment at Westfield Doncaster. Street are being proposed. Manningham Council is set to seek an extension from the State Government to alter its planning scheme to accommodate the proposed Westfield Doncaster redevelopment. Construction of all stages of work may take three years to complete. "Melbourne is already the nation's retail capital and this major expansion will cement its reputation for years to come . grey in Figures 3 and 4. Westfield Doncaster - Scentre Group An overlay is a planning control that A new signalised intersection is proposed Following approval of the Development Plan, planning On 10 April 2008, the first stage opening saw a much larger Coles supermarket (latest format) and Woolworths supermarket (2010 store format including self-serve checkouts) return to their old locations at the south (Doncaster Rd) end, alongside 70-plus other new and returning retailers, including a large-format Colonial Fresh Markets, which opened next to Coles. Manningham Planning Scheme, the proposal includes the introduction of new This redevelopment included a city block east of the existing centre on the corner of Church Street and Argyle Street was developed as a multi-storey cinema and lifestyle complex, connected to the main centre by a pedestrian air bridge at level 4 and an underground retail arcade at . and relocated northwards to a new intersection near Westfield Drive. from Westfield Drive into the centre (see Figure 21). Westfield Doncaster applies for planning permission for $500m expansion. Australian Bureau of Statistics found Victorians spent $78.9 billion on retail sales over the last year. surrounding Westfield Doncaster, with major developments under construction or 25 other stores also opened in this third stage opening. The Andrews Labor Government is ensuring Melbourne remains Australia's capital for fashion, food and retail with the approval of the masterplan for a $500 million redevelopment at Westfield Doncaster. Figures 19 and 20). reduce congestion for traffic turning right out of the Westfield Doncaster combination of setbacks, landscaping, acoustic walls and other acoustic at Williamsons Road. capacity for passengers than a standard bus. The new dining area, named 'The Drum', with over 900-seat capacity, opened on 26 June 2008 in a new location overlooking the corner of Doncaster and Williamsons Rds. [10] A new, two-level Borders store also opened at Westfield Doncaster on 4 December, however it's now closed and has been replaced by Rebel Sport. The demolition of existing food tenancies excluding Secret Garden and the construction of an additional 6 restaurants within the existing level 4 restaurant precinct. to present at a Panel Hearing. These routes utilise the major bus interchange on the Williamsons Road side of the shopping centre, serving as a major hub for transport activity in the Doncaster region. 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