Waverley Gardens Shopping Centre

Waverley Gardens is a shopping centre with approximately 110 shops, located 27km South-East of Melbourne, in the suburb of Mulgrave. The Mirvac owned district has the Monash Freeway on its North-East border, Police Rd on its southern border and Hansworth St on the western side. The centre contains the major businesses of Safeway, Target, Coles Supermarket and Big W; as well as Nandos, McDonald's and a Vegas room. In 2008 it will also welcome the retailer Best and Less, as well as an Aldi supermarket.

Redevelopment

In 2004 a 3-stage redevelopment process commenced. This aimed to increase the number of potential customers. A series of refurbishments took place; including the construction of 2 multi-storey car-parks (and restoration of a third), the relocation of the bus terminal, the extension of the Shopping Centre on the North-Eastern side, and general improvements to the inside appearance of the shopping locations.

In May 2005, the first major stage of development was completed, with the opening of Coles, as well as many other smaller shops in a corridor towards Target. This included the refurbishment of the entrances, and general appearance of the walkways. Part of this development included the opening of 2 multi-storey car-parks on the South-Western side.

In December 2006, a new-look food court was opened.

The second stage of development was officially completed in March 2007, with the opening of Big W. This included a number of smaller shops, and a restored car-park on the North-Eastern side.

On the 19th of October Nandos opened. It is located next to the Coles entrance.

On 29th January 2008 the Village Cinemas closed down, in order to make way for the major businesses of Aldi and Best and Less. These retailers will be located at the former cinema site, and are planned for opening in late-2008.

External links

*http://www.waverleygardens.com.au