Willows Shoppingtown
Willows Shoppingtown is a sub-regional shopping centre, located in Kirwan, a suburb of Thuringowa, Queensland.
History and Development
The centre was purchased by DB RREEF in 2006 for approximatly $100 m AUD (2006).
Redevelopments
In a media release by the local council, they claimed to be expecting an commercial building application from the owners of the center valued at some $50 m AUD (2006). The development plans for the centre were claimed to have been lodged in August of that year, but did not proceed at the decision of the developer.
In a change of direction, the owners of the centre put the expansion plans to public comment in November 2007. According to the owners, the center would be expanded along it's northern axis, rather than the western axis as first proposed. While the size of the centre's expansion would remain the same, the change in location would mean the proposed discount department store would be some and not as previous proposed. While unconfirmed, Big W is expected to occupy the proposed discount department store site.
Construction on the expansion is expected to commence in the second half of 2008 subject to council approval, with works taking 18 months to complete. Included within the original expansion area of were an an additional 35 specality outlets and 240 parking bays. This has been revised to 50 additional specality outlets and 600 car bays.
Transport
The centre is serviced by public transportation run by Sunbus Townsville.
Facilities
Major Retailers
Major retailers within the centre include:
- Woolworths Supermarkets
- Target
- Coles Supermarkets
Major food restaurants
Major food retailers within the centre include:
- Gloria Jeans Coffee
- Red Rooster