The Town of Kwinana and Woolworths have reached an agreement for the immediate redevelopment of the Hub Shopping Centre following this week’s council meeting.
At their June 8 meeting, the Town of Kwinana Council resolved to delegate authority to the CEO to approve the application submitted by Woolworths to redevelop the Hub Shopping Centre.
Mayor Carol Adams said the recent council decision meant Woolworths and the Town of Kwinana could accelerate the redevelopment process.
“It’s full steam ahead from here,” Mayor Adams said.
“Woolworths are eager to get work underway and I am sure my fellow residents are as enthusiastic as I am to see the redevelopment of the centre get started.”
The major upgrade of the Hub Shopping Centre will see almost double the current retail floor space, growing from 16,738m2 to 30,794m2 and encompassing a multitude of new shopping and dining experiences, mini major stores, speciality shops and a major Big W department store.
The development application also outlined plans for the extension of the two supermarkets.
Brand new and increased car parking facilities will be included in the redevelopment as well as a new bus port and centre entry points.
Appropriate landscaping and beautification of the shopping district is also detailed in the development application.
Mayor Adams said both Council and Woolworths were keen to work together to ensure work was commenced without delay.
“The Hub Shopping Centre was the missing piece in our vision for Kwinana’s future and not only have we secured the redevelopment of the shopping centre, but Woolworths have also generously committed nearly $800,000 to the upgrade and beautification of Chisham Avenue,” Mayor Adams said.
“Chisham Avenue will become a lively retail strip with a range of restaurants and specialty shops planned for the area, a portion of which will be two-storey.”
Mayor Adams continued, saying that the Hub redevelopment would complement the massive redevelopment on the opposite side of Chisham Avenue.
“Our new $22m Knowledge Centre that is well underway, will include a state-of the art library as well as a Dome café and restaurant, all opening up to an exciting and interactive Town Square.”
“With the new Youth Space nearly complete and the Tavern construction finally underway, it is certainly a landmark era for Kwinana’s Town Centre.”
It is expected that Woolworths will begin work on the Hub Shopping Centre later this year with the project expected to take no more than 18 months to complete.