Pacific Centres is in the middle of a significant redevelopment of Werribee Plaza in Melbourne’s west.
The centre, to be rebranded as Pacific Werribee, is currently undergoing a $370m redevelopment due to complete by the end of 2016, which will establish it as the premier retail and entertainment hub for the 260,000 people who live within a 10km radius.
The first stage of this landmark project, a dining and entertainment precinct, is due to complete and open to the public at the end of June.
This will be the largest of its kind in the West, consisting of the Urban Diner facility alongside a 12 screen Village cinema complex including Gold Class facilities.
The Urban Diner will include 15 brand new food outlets, many of which are new to the West, such as Guzman Y Gomez, Groove Train, Sporting Globe, Pancake Parlour and San Churro. Other eateries include Grill’d, La Porchetta, Dumpling Story, Spud Bar, Schnitz, Feeling Fruity, Rice Workshop and Nandos.
Other key facts:
• Located in Werribee at the centre of Melbourne’s Western Corridor – a growing region, nearest competitor on this scale and quality is Highpoint in Maribyrnong, 30km away
• Centre to be extended from 72,000 sqm to 107,000 sqm – a 35,000 sqm expansion
• 350 retailers (currently 220) across fashion, fresh food, dining and entertainment precincts
• 750 jobs created during construction
• 1200 permananent jobs created when complete
• 5000 car parking spaces (currently 3500)