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==Redevelopments==
==Redevelopments==
===2004 Redevelopment===
In 2004 Bayside Shopping Centre had commenced with a $63-million extension, that included a new 3 level building across Beach Street linked by a multi-level pedestrian bridge. The 3 level building comprises up to 55 stores such as [[Kmart]], [[Myer]], [[AMC Cinemas]] and Strike Bowling as well as an additional 1,800 car spaces. The extension was completed in March 2006.<ref>http://www.app.com.au/aus/pdf/retail/BAYSIDE%20SHOPPING%20CENTRE%20FRANKSTON.pdf</ref>
In 2004 Bayside Shopping Centre had commenced with a $63-million extension, that included a new 3 level building across Beach Street linked by a multi-level pedestrian bridge. The 3 level building was built on a block of land, on the other side of Beach St., opposite Myer where a multi-storey carpark used to exist. The new building comprises of up to 55 stores on the middle level (level 1) including Safeway and KMart well as an additional 1,800 car spaces. A small bridge connects the two centres together. The extension was completed in March 2006.<ref>http://www.app.com.au/aus/pdf/retail/BAYSIDE%20SHOPPING%20CENTRE%20FRANKSTON.pdf</ref> Along with this, an entertainment complex was established, separate from the centre itself on Wells Rd. at the end of the Shannon Mall including [[AMC Cinemas]] (now [[Hoyts]] and Strike Bowling.


===2010-11 Redevelopment===
Construction commenced in November 2010 on a new redevelopment that is to include nearlly 40 new fashion stores as well as an expanded food court and a [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] and [[Aldi]] fresh food zone. The project is to cost $35-million and it is expected to be completed by mid to late 2011.<ref name="Bayside Centre gets big on Fashion">[http://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/bayside-centre-gets-big-on-fashion Bayside Centre gets big on Fashion]</ref><ref name="New look for Bayside Shopping Centre">[http://frankston-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/new-look-for-bayside-shopping-centre/ New look for Bayside Shopping Centre]</ref>
Construction commenced in November 2010 on a new redevelopment that is to include nearlly 40 new fashion stores as well as an expanded food court and a [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] and [[Aldi]] fresh food zone. The project is to cost $35-million and it is expected to be completed by mid to late 2011.<ref name="Bayside Centre gets big on Fashion">[http://www.ragtrader.com.au/news/bayside-centre-gets-big-on-fashion Bayside Centre gets big on Fashion]</ref><ref name="New look for Bayside Shopping Centre">[http://frankston-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/new-look-for-bayside-shopping-centre/ New look for Bayside Shopping Centre]</ref>
As well as this, the redevelopment aims to modernise the centre by replacing escalators, repainting, putting in new mall tiles, reconfiguring tenancies and refurbishing restroom facilities.<ref>http://www.baysideshopping.com.au/newsitem.aspx?id=22126</ref> <ref>http://www.baysideshopping.com.au/GetAssets.axd?FilePath=/Assets/Files/6a9ecc25-22a6-4102-8d08-cd5860705cb2.pdf</ref>
In February 2011, during demolition works, a hoarding fell on a woman, injuring her grandson. Work Safe investigated construction at the centre as a result. <ref>http://frankston-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/bayside-under-fire/</ref>The escalators outside [[MYER]] have been removed and replaced with new ones which face the department store. (They have been rotated 90 degrees).


==Retailers==
==Retailers==

Revision as of 14:31, 4 July 2011

Bayside Shopping Centre
File:Bayside Shopping Centre Logo.png
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LocationFrankston, Victoria, Australia
Coordinates38°8′30″S 145°7′29″E / 38.14167°S 145.12472°E / -38.14167; 145.12472
Opening date1972
ManagementColonial First State Global Asset Management
OwnerColonial First State Global Asset Management
ArchitectHassell 2006 northern extension
No. of stores and services
  • 260 [1]
  • 300 2010-11 extension[2]
Total retail floor area87,446 m²[3]
No. of floors4 Includes 1 mezzanine
Parking3448
Websitebaysideshopping.com.au
Level 2 interior view looking west towards Kmart.

Bayside Shopping Centre is a super regional shopping centre[4] located in Frankston CBD, approximately 40 km south of Melbourne, Victoria. It is the largest shopping centre on the Mornington Peninsula.[5] The centre features up to 260 retailers including: Myer, Target, Kmart, Coles and a Woolworths.[6]

History

Bayside shopping centre, which was formally known as Frankston Town Centre, originally consisted of three shopping centres: Bayside, Balmoral and Quayside. The Bayside part of the shopping centre opened in 1972 with 52 specialty stores, including a Myer Department store and a Ritchies Supermarket. Balmoral Shopping centre opened a year later with 19 stores. Quayside finally opened in 1991 with 72 specialty stores, a Coles Supermarket and a Target Discount Department store.[7]

The centre has remained the largest shopping centre on the Mornington Peninsula, due to large redevelopments. Bayside Shopping Centre's main local rivals are Centro Karingal and Frankston Power Centre, both located less than 5 kilometres from the centre.

Redevelopments

2004 Redevelopment

In 2004 Bayside Shopping Centre had commenced with a $63-million extension, that included a new 3 level building across Beach Street linked by a multi-level pedestrian bridge. The 3 level building was built on a block of land, on the other side of Beach St., opposite Myer where a multi-storey carpark used to exist. The new building comprises of up to 55 stores on the middle level (level 1) including Safeway and KMart well as an additional 1,800 car spaces. A small bridge connects the two centres together. The extension was completed in March 2006.[8] Along with this, an entertainment complex was established, separate from the centre itself on Wells Rd. at the end of the Shannon Mall including AMC Cinemas (now Hoyts and Strike Bowling.

2010-11 Redevelopment

Construction commenced in November 2010 on a new redevelopment that is to include nearlly 40 new fashion stores as well as an expanded food court and a Woolworths and Aldi fresh food zone. The project is to cost $35-million and it is expected to be completed by mid to late 2011.[2][9] As well as this, the redevelopment aims to modernise the centre by replacing escalators, repainting, putting in new mall tiles, reconfiguring tenancies and refurbishing restroom facilities.[10] [11] In February 2011, during demolition works, a hoarding fell on a woman, injuring her grandson. Work Safe investigated construction at the centre as a result. [12]The escalators outside MYER have been removed and replaced with new ones which face the department store. (They have been rotated 90 degrees).

Retailers

Bayside Shopping Centre features up to 260 stores across three levels of retail. After the 2010-11 redevelopment, the centre will comprise of up to 300 stores.

Major anchors

Minor anchors


See also

References