Point Cook Town Centre
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Point Cook Town Centre is a shopping centre in the centre of Point Cook
in the west of Melbourne
, Victoria
, Australia
. The main retailers are Coles
, Aldi
, Target and Harris Scarfe
and the more minor stores include The Reject Shop
, Best Friends Pets Superstore, and there are about 150 stores in total. During After school times and Weekends, the centre car park is usually full in the Coles
, Aldi
and sometimes in the Target section.
has been subject to rapid growth
. In 2001 Point Cook's
population
was 1,963 compared to the population in 2006, 14,735 and the expected population in 2015 being 45,805. Therefore, the need for a new shopping destination was essential to take the overflow off Werribee Plaza
, Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Altona Gate
and Central Square Shopping Centre.
and Walker Corporation have constructed the $150 million Point Cook Town Centre on a 10 hectare site located 23 kilometres south west of Melbourne’s CBD. The design for the Town Centre is a town centre with a ‘main street’ theme with both sides of the street having small retailers with an undercover walkway. Stage one of the construction was finished in mid-2008 with a Coles
, Target, Aldi
and a further 90 specialty stores and the cost was $90 million. Stage two of the construction was complete November 2010 with a further Harris Scarfe
, a food court, and over 40 speciality stores adding to the town centre. The cost of stage two of the town centre was $50 million and overall, it costed about $150 million. The neighbouring library and community centre was built roughly about the same time and is a one minute walk from the town centre.
and Werribee Plaza
and stops on Boardwalk Boulevard and Dunnings Road while bus number 416 has stops on Boardwalk Boulevard and travels between Hoppers Crossing railway station and Aircraft railway station. More information on route timetables, maps and stops are on http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ .
along the Princes Freeway. Drivers can access the Centre from the Freeway by exiting at Hoppers Crossing and turn left onto Boardwalk Boulevard. The undercover parking is accessible from Dunnings road (Target Precinct), Murnong Street (Harris Scarfe Precinct) or via Boardwalk Boulevard (Coles Precinct). There are also four outdoor parking spaces in all four precinct (Coles Precinct, Harris Scarfe Precinct, Target Precinct and Aldi Precinct) and are accessible from all around the areas.
Point Cook, Victoria
Point Cook is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Wyndham. At the 2006 Census, Point Cook had a population of 14,162, now it is estimated that the population of Point Cook is 32,167...
in the west of Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The main retailers are Coles
Coles Supermarkets
Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741...
, Aldi
ALDI
ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
, Target and Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe Department Stores was founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1849. At its peak, Adelaide was home to several major South Australian department stores , of which Harris Scarfe is the sole...
and the more minor stores include The Reject Shop
The Reject Shop
The Reject Shop is an Australian discount variety store chain. Founded in 1981 as a "seconds" store in South Yarra, Victoria, the company currently operates over 190 stores in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory...
, Best Friends Pets Superstore, and there are about 150 stores in total. During After school times and Weekends, the centre car park is usually full in the Coles
Coles Supermarkets
Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741...
, Aldi
ALDI
ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
and sometimes in the Target section.
Background
Point CookPoint Cook, Victoria
Point Cook is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Wyndham. At the 2006 Census, Point Cook had a population of 14,162, now it is estimated that the population of Point Cook is 32,167...
has been subject to rapid growth
Urban sprawl
Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is a multifaceted concept, which includes the spreading outwards of a city and its suburbs to its outskirts to low-density and auto-dependent development on rural land, high segregation of uses Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is a...
. In 2001 Point Cook's
Point Cook, Victoria
Point Cook is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km south-west from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Wyndham. At the 2006 Census, Point Cook had a population of 14,162, now it is estimated that the population of Point Cook is 32,167...
population
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area. The area that is used to define a sexual population is such that inter-breeding is possible between any pair within the area and more probable than cross-breeding with individuals...
was 1,963 compared to the population in 2006, 14,735 and the expected population in 2015 being 45,805. Therefore, the need for a new shopping destination was essential to take the overflow off Werribee Plaza
Werribee Plaza
Werribee Plaza is a major regional shopping centre located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia. Despite being situated in Hoppers Crossing, the shopping centre is Werribee Plaza due to old zoning. It serves the rapidly growing suburbs of Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Point Cook and...
, Sanctuary Lakes Shopping Centre, Altona Gate
Altona Gate Shopping Centre
Altona Gate Shopping Centre is a sub regional shopping centre located in Altona North, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. It fronts onto Millers Road just south of the West Gate Freeway exit. It is serviced by bus via route from Melbourne city centre and route from Sunshine or Williamstown...
and Central Square Shopping Centre.
Construction
VicUrbanVicUrban
VicUrban is an agency of the Victorian Government responsible for overseeing sustainable development in Victoria, Australia. It is intended to support planning policies such as Melbourne 2030 and acts as a land developer with a 12% market share in land sales...
and Walker Corporation have constructed the $150 million Point Cook Town Centre on a 10 hectare site located 23 kilometres south west of Melbourne’s CBD. The design for the Town Centre is a town centre with a ‘main street’ theme with both sides of the street having small retailers with an undercover walkway. Stage one of the construction was finished in mid-2008 with a Coles
Coles Supermarkets
Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741...
, Target, Aldi
ALDI
ALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
and a further 90 specialty stores and the cost was $90 million. Stage two of the construction was complete November 2010 with a further Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe
Harris Scarfe Department Stores was founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1849. At its peak, Adelaide was home to several major South Australian department stores , of which Harris Scarfe is the sole...
, a food court, and over 40 speciality stores adding to the town centre. The cost of stage two of the town centre was $50 million and overall, it costed about $150 million. The neighbouring library and community centre was built roughly about the same time and is a one minute walk from the town centre.
Public Transport
The bus route 413 travels between Laverton Train StationLaverton railway station, Melbourne
Laverton is a railway station in Melbourne, Australia, located in the suburb of Laverton, on the Werribee railway line. Laverton is classed as a Premium station and is in Metcard Zones 1+2 overlap.Laverton is a terminus for some morning services to Werribee....
and Werribee Plaza
Werribee Plaza
Werribee Plaza is a major regional shopping centre located in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia. Despite being situated in Hoppers Crossing, the shopping centre is Werribee Plaza due to old zoning. It serves the rapidly growing suburbs of Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Point Cook and...
and stops on Boardwalk Boulevard and Dunnings Road while bus number 416 has stops on Boardwalk Boulevard and travels between Hoppers Crossing railway station and Aircraft railway station. More information on route timetables, maps and stops are on http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/ .
Driving
Point Cook Town Centre is approx 20mins drive time (23km) from MelbourneMelbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
along the Princes Freeway. Drivers can access the Centre from the Freeway by exiting at Hoppers Crossing and turn left onto Boardwalk Boulevard. The undercover parking is accessible from Dunnings road (Target Precinct), Murnong Street (Harris Scarfe Precinct) or via Boardwalk Boulevard (Coles Precinct). There are also four outdoor parking spaces in all four precinct (Coles Precinct, Harris Scarfe Precinct, Target Precinct and Aldi Precinct) and are accessible from all around the areas.
Major stores
- TargetTarget (Australia)Target Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian department store chain owned by Wesfarmers . It operates 172 Target stores and 119 Target Country stores making 291 combined stores with its head office located in North Geelong, Victoria. It sells clothing, cosmetics, toys, homewares, electrical and...
Department Store - Harris ScarfeHarris ScarfeHarris Scarfe Department Stores was founded in Adelaide, South Australia in 1849. At its peak, Adelaide was home to several major South Australian department stores , of which Harris Scarfe is the sole...
Department Store - ColesColes SupermarketsColes Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741 stores nationally Coles Supermarkets is an Australian supermarket chain owned by Wesfarmers. It has 741...
Supermarket - AldiALDIALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
Supermarket - Dicksmith Electronics
- The Reject ShopThe Reject ShopThe Reject Shop is an Australian discount variety store chain. Founded in 1981 as a "seconds" store in South Yarra, Victoria, the company currently operates over 190 stores in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and Australian Capital Territory...
- Best & Less
- Best Friends Pets Superstore
- Nando'sNando'sNando's is a casual dining restaurant group originating from South Africa with a Portuguese/Mozambican theme. Founded in 1987, Nando's operates in thirty countries on five continents....
Financial services
- WestpacWestpacWestpac , is a multinational financial services, one of the Australian "big four" banks and the second-largest bank in New Zealand....
Banking and Lending - ATM located at branch and in Coles Precinct - Commonwealth Bank Banking and Lending - ATM Located at the branch
- NAB Bank Banking and Lending - ATM Located at the branch
Postal services
- Australia PostAustralia PostAustralia Post is the trading name of the Australian Government-owned Australian Postal Corporation .-History:...
Postal Services, Giropost, Banking and Post billpay