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CANELAND CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
Wednesday 1st September 2010
With construction well and truly underway at Caneland Central, works are progressing well.
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Bulk excavation and the majority of the civil works have been completed
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The extension of the internal north-south road has been completed
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Pouring of the Myer Ground Floor & Level 1 slabs has commenced
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Reconfiguration of BIG W’s loading dock is complete
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Demolition of the IGA premises has commenced
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Works on the multi-level car park has commenced
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Ergon Energy has completed hauling HV cables.
So far, in excess of 17,000m3 of concrete – enough to fill 7 Olympic swimming pools has been used, and approximately 2,000tonnes of structural grade steel is being used – the equivalent in weight to 2,915 mini cooper cars.
Caneland Central is currently the dominant centre in the region and Queensland’s number one sub-regional shopping centre, with annual sales of nearly $300million. The centre’s strong performance has been driven the mining boom, agribusiness and growing marine sector and tourism as the centre is located within driving distance from the Whitsundays.
The $210m redevelopment of Caneland Central will transform the centre into Australia’s newest Regional Shopping Centre, similar in size to the Lend Lease managed Sunshine Plaza. Upon completion in 2011, the centre will include a new two level Myer Department store, mini majors including JB Hi Fi and Dick Smith, a state-of-the-art 750 seat food court, outdoor dining precinct adjacent to the Pioneer River and Council’s $12 million Bluewater Lagoon and new boardwalk, and over 110 new stores – taking the total of specialty retailers to around 230.
The project is an outcome of the Lend Lease integrated model. Purchased in 2001 by APPF Retail, the centre is managed by Lend Lease’s Retail team, with Bovis Lend Lease providing project management, design and construction for the development.
CONSTRUCTION STARTS ON THE NEW FACE OF CANELAND CENTRAL
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Following several years of research, planning and preparation, the $210 million redevelopment of Caneland Central officially started today with the turning of the first sod by Mayor Col Meng and Lend Lease CEO of Retail, Mr Rhon Levin.
Caneland Central’s expansion will see the centre grow from 39,000sqm to 62,500sqm to include the region’s first Myer, an expanded IGA supermarket, Target, Big W, Woolworths, around 240 specialty stores and additional car parking.
This redevelopment is a significant project for the Mackay community, the retail industry in Australia and Lend Lease, which manages the asset. It is also the largest retail project being undertaken by Caneland Central owner, Australian Prime Property Fund Retail.
“Upon completion, Caneland Central will set a new benchmark in creating a leading edge entertainment and shopping space – redefining the role of this community hub.” said Mayor Meng.
Caneland Central is located in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, and is one of the highest performing assets in the Lend Lease managed portfolio. Continually delivering outstanding sales growth since opening 30 years ago, the addition of Myer will further strengthen the centre’s performance and retail offer.
“Myer has done a lot of work to identify the potential locations of our new store sites around Australia, in consideration of population, catchment growth and other socio economic factors. During our research it was clear that Mackay ticked all of these boxes – making the decision to build a new Myer store here an obvious one.
“The new Mackay store is going to set a new standard for retail in this region. It will be a store that customers in Mackay can call their own and one that they will want to come back and shop at again and again”, said Paul Banks of Myer.
Environmentally sustainable design and development initiatives will feature throughout the new development, with a Green Star Retail Centre v1 Rating being targeted to reduce energy and water consumption and improve the indoor environment with natural daylighting and environmentally sensitive material selections.
“Our plans for the redevelopment of Caneland Central will also see the creation of sustainable and active street uses – taking advantage of the location beside the Pioneer River and strengthening the connection with the riverfront promenade to create a benchmark dining and lifestyle precinct. Modifications will also create a direct connection between the developed centre and Council’s Bluewater Trail immediately to the north,” said Mr Levin.
Bovis Lend Lease is responsible for project management, design and construction, with Lend Lease design providing architecture, structural design, engineering and sustainable design services. The project, which is due for completion in 2011, will see another boost to the local economy with the creation of around 3,500 jobs during construction and operation of the redeveloped centre.
“This project would not be possible without the support of our customers, retailers and Mackay Regional Council which shared a vision for growth that incorporated plans for the expansion of Caneland Central – recognising the centre’s role in the community and the economic generators that come from successful retail and leisure destinations,” said Mr Levin.
For more information, please contact:
Claire Torkington,
Marketing Manager – Caneland Central,
Phone: 07 4944 7105.
CANELAND CENTRAL SET TO GROW WITH THE REGION
Thursday 11th February 2010
An exciting new development is about to hit the region!
Caneland Central, which is one of Australia’s most successful shopping centres, is about to undergo a major redevelopment.
“It will set a new benchmark in creating a leading edge entertainment and shopping space that redefines the role of this community hub. Not surprisingly, all eyes will be on Caneland Central,” said Anna-Maree Coco, Centre Manager of Caneland Central.
This redevelopment is a significant project for the Mackay community, the retail industry in Australia and Lend Lease who manage the asset. It is also the largest retail project being undertaken by Caneland Central owner, Australian Prime Property Fund Retail.
“This project is the culmination of several years of research, planning and preparation. The $210 million redevelopment and expansion of Caneland Central will officially start in April 2010, and is due for completion in 2011,” Anna-Maree said.
“Caneland Central is located in one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, and is one of the highest performing assets in the Lend Lease managed portfolio.
“All of this provides an excellent foundation on which to grow this popular shopping centre,” Anna-Maree said.
The expansion will see the centre transform from a sub-regional to a regional asset class and will include the region’s first Myer department store, a new outdoor dining offer, additional specialty and large format stores, a re-located and expanded food court and additional car parking.
Best practice environmentally sustainable design and development initiatives will feature throughout the new development, with a 4 Star Green Star Retail Centre v1 Rating being targeted to reduce energy and water consumption and improve the indoor environment with natural daylighting and environmentally sensitive material selections.
The redevelopment of this popular retail destination will also inject a significant boost to the local economy.
Bovis Lend Lease is responsible for project management, design and construction, with preliminary site works already underway ahead of the commencement of construction in April. “The redevelopment of Caneland Central will provide significant local employment opportunities, with over 1,000 jobs to be generated during construction and once the new retail businesses are open for trade,” said Anna-Maree.
As part of the development, a significant funding contribution is being made by Caneland Central’s owners towards integrated plans to manage traffic and transport flow around Caneland Central.
In addition, over one million dollars has been allocated to upgrade surrounding roadways and several initiatives are being explored with Mackay Regional Council and Queensland Transport to improve public and private access to the centre and the surrounding areas.
For more information contact:
Andy Gabriel
Lend Lease
0416 10 40 10