Stockland Rockhampton
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Stockland Rockhampton is a major shopping centre
, located on Bruce Highway
in Park Avenue, a suburb of Rockhampton
.
Property Fund along with two other Queensland shopping centres in January 1992, and in March 1996, following a redevelopment focused on the theme "Where The Outback Meets The Reef", the centre won a Certificate of Merit in the International Council of Shopping Centers' 1996 Design Awards Competition. At the time of AMP
Asset Management's acquisition of the centre in August 1999, it had a floor area of 36137 square metres (388,975 sq ft) and was valued at A$99 million.
A internal refurbishment costing A$3 million was completed in late 2001 by Byvan, which included a new centre court design, new seating, a new Customer Services desk and new floors through the complex. The food court was revamped in 2002.
In 2003, property development company Stockland
acquired the centre, after selling its Stockland City Centre complex to the JF Meridian Trust. In 2004, following the centre's rebranding as "Stockland Rockhampton", it won the Property Council of Australia's Queensland Shopping Centre of the Year award in the 30,000-50,000 sqm category, with centre management, financial performance, marketing campaigns, operational factors, leasing and community involvement all being cited as reasons considered by the judges. It had been a runner-up for the same award in 1999.
Plaza into the main centre, and construction has commenced. The redevelopment is expected to cost A$100 million and will add approximately 75 specialty stores. The integration of the two centres is expected to be completed in 2009, with an opening date set down for 13 August 2009 with full completion of the redevelopment expected in 2010.
Annual turnover at the centre for June 2008 was A$255.2 million, with a book value of $193.0 million.
Stage two of redevelopments is set to open on 10 June 2010 with another 13 stores set to be open for business.
. and Young's Buses.
. After the redvelopment, Stockland Rockhampton will be Stockland's largest centre in Australia, and the largest centre between Maroochydore and Cairns. It will have 195 specialty stores and 14 majors.
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
, located on Bruce Highway
Bruce Highway
The Bruce Highway is a major highway in Queensland, Australia. Commencing in the state capital, Brisbane, it passes through areas close to the eastern coast to Cairns in Far North Queensland. The route is a part of the Australian National Highway and also part of Highway 1...
in Park Avenue, a suburb of Rockhampton
Rockhampton, Queensland
Rockhampton is a city and local government area in Queensland, Australia. The city lies on the Fitzroy River, approximately from the river mouth, and some north of the state capital, Brisbane....
.
History and development
The centre was originally known as Rockhampton Shopping Fair, and was built in two stages, the first opening in 1985 and the second in 1988. It was acquired by SchrodersSchroders
Schroders plc is a British multinational asset management company with over 200 years of experience in the world's financial markets. The company employs 2,905 people worldwide who are operating from 32 offices in 25 different countries around Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East...
Property Fund along with two other Queensland shopping centres in January 1992, and in March 1996, following a redevelopment focused on the theme "Where The Outback Meets The Reef", the centre won a Certificate of Merit in the International Council of Shopping Centers' 1996 Design Awards Competition. At the time of AMP
AMP Limited
AMP Limited is an Australian financial corporation. It operates primarily in Australia and New Zealand. AMP formed in 1849 as the Australian Mutual Provident Society, a non-profit life insurance company. In 1998 it was demutualised and listed on the Australian and New Zealand stock exchanges...
Asset Management's acquisition of the centre in August 1999, it had a floor area of 36137 square metres (388,975 sq ft) and was valued at A$99 million.
A internal refurbishment costing A$3 million was completed in late 2001 by Byvan, which included a new centre court design, new seating, a new Customer Services desk and new floors through the complex. The food court was revamped in 2002.
In 2003, property development company Stockland
Stockland (company)
Stockland is a diversified Australian property development company.Founded in 1952 as a residential developer, it listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1957 and diversified into commercial developments in the 1960s.Its current activities include:...
acquired the centre, after selling its Stockland City Centre complex to the JF Meridian Trust. In 2004, following the centre's rebranding as "Stockland Rockhampton", it won the Property Council of Australia's Queensland Shopping Centre of the Year award in the 30,000-50,000 sqm category, with centre management, financial performance, marketing campaigns, operational factors, leasing and community involvement all being cited as reasons considered by the judges. It had been a runner-up for the same award in 1999.
Redevelopment
Development approval was granted in October 2006 to incorporate the neighbouring KmartKmart Australia
Kmart Australia Limited is a discount department store chain owned by Wesfarmers. It operates 172 stores in Australia and 15 in New Zealand, with its head office located in Mulgrave, Victoria. Wesfarmers uses the Kmart name under licence from Sears Holdings Corporation.-History:Kmart Australia...
Plaza into the main centre, and construction has commenced. The redevelopment is expected to cost A$100 million and will add approximately 75 specialty stores. The integration of the two centres is expected to be completed in 2009, with an opening date set down for 13 August 2009 with full completion of the redevelopment expected in 2010.
Annual turnover at the centre for June 2008 was A$255.2 million, with a book value of $193.0 million.
Stage two of redevelopments is set to open on 10 June 2010 with another 13 stores set to be open for business.
Transport
The centre is located at the corner of Bruce Highway and Yaamba Road, and is reachable via several suburban bus routes offered by Capricorn SunbusCapricorn Sunbus
Sunbus is the principal provider of public transportation at Rockhampton in Queensland, Australia. It operates bus routes under the new QConnect scheme in regional Queensland.-Service Area:...
. and Young's Buses.
Facilities
Stockland is a fully enclosed, single-level regional shopping centre occupying a site of 8.81 hectares. It currently accommodates ten majors, over 110+ specialty shops, a six screen cinema complex, Sizzler and a learning swimming pool. Two-thirds of the car parking is undercover and accessed by travelatorsMoving walkway
A moving walkway or moving sidewalk is a slow moving conveyor mechanism that transports people, across a horizontal...
. After the redvelopment, Stockland Rockhampton will be Stockland's largest centre in Australia, and the largest centre between Maroochydore and Cairns. It will have 195 specialty stores and 14 majors.
Majors
- Big WBig WBig W is one of the largest chain of discount department stores in Australia, with over 150 stores. It is a division of Woolworths Limited, the second largest retailer in Australia. Its main competitors are Kmart and Target, both owned by Wesfarmers....
- WoolworthsWoolworths (supermarkets)Woolworths is the largest supermarket chain in Australia, owned by Woolworths Limited.-History:Woolworths Limited was founded in 1924, with the first store opening up in Sydney's Imperial Arcade.-2008 rebranding:...
17 aisles - KmartKmart AustraliaKmart Australia Limited is a discount department store chain owned by Wesfarmers. It operates 172 stores in Australia and 15 in New Zealand, with its head office located in Mulgrave, Victoria. Wesfarmers uses the Kmart name under licence from Sears Holdings Corporation.-History:Kmart Australia...
- 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...
- Birch Carroll and Coyle
- SizzlerSizzlerSizzler is a United States-based restaurant chain with headquarters in Culver City, California. The chain serves steak, seafood, and salad , as well as similar items.-History:...
Mini Majors
- Homeart
- 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...
- Crazy Clark'sCrazy Clark'sCrazy Clark's Discount Variety Store is an Australian company that operates over 150 Discount Variety stores in its chain across Queensland, New South Wales, Northern Territory and Western Australia. The company also owns and operates a chain store called Go-Lo. Crazy Clark's sells clothing,...
- JB HiFi
- Pillow TalkPillow TalkPillow Talk is a 1959 romantic comedy film directed by Michael Gordon. It features Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter and Nick Adams...
- Best and LessBest and LessBest & Less Pty Ltd is an Australian retailer of clothing and household linens.-History:Best & Less was founded by Berel Ginges, and opened its first store in Mascot, New South Wales on 27 May 1965.In April 1998, Best & Less was acquired by Pepkor...
- Dick Smith ElectronicsDick Smith ElectronicsDick Smith is an international electronics retailer, founded in 1968 by Richard "Dick" Smith. Today, it is a subsidiary of Woolworths Limited, incorporating Tandy, and the remaining Dick Smith Powerhouse Stores...
- City BeachCity BeachCity Beach can refer to:*City Beach, Western Australia, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia*City Beach , a solo album by Jill Cunniff, the frontwoman of Luscious Jackson...
- Adairs
- Dollars & Sense
- Terry White Chemists
- Camera House
- SpecsaversSpecsaversSpecsavers Optical Group Ltd is the biggest optical retailer in the UK and Ireland. It is also the biggest of the four major opticians that control 70% of the British market for spectacles and contact lenses, with Specsavers having a 39% share of the market...