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{{Infobox shopping mall
{{Infobox shopping mall
|caption=Dolphin Fountain before redevelopment
|caption=Rooftop carpark entrance
|developer=[[Hammerson]]
|developer=
|floor_area=125,969m² (May 2016)
|floor_area=125,969m²
|floors=3
|floors=3
|image=Warringah Mall.jpg
|image=Westfield_Warringah_rooftop_entry.jpg
|image_width=250
|image_width=250
|location=[[Brookvale, New South Wales]]
|location=[[Brookvale, New South Wales]]
|manager=[[Scentre Group]]
|manager=[[Scentre Group]]
|number_of_anchors=7
|number_of_anchors=7
|number_of_stores=324 (May 2016)
|number_of_stores=350
|opening_date=4 April 1963
|opening_date=4 April 1963
|owner=[[AMP Capital]] (50%)<br>Scentre Group (50%)
|owner=[[AMP Capital]] (50%)<br>Scentre Group (50%)
|parking=4,463 (May 2016)
|parking=5,663 spaces
|shopping_mall_name=Westfield Warringah Mall
|shopping_mall_name=Westfield Warringah Mall
|website=[http://westfield.com.au/warringahmall/ westfield.com.au/warringahmall/]}}
|website=[http://westfield.com.au/warringahmall/ westfield.com.au/warringahmall/]}}


'''Westfield Warringah Mall''' (previously known as '''Warringah Mall''') is a large indoor/outdoor [[shopping centre]] on Sydney's [[Northern Beaches]] in the suburb of [[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]], approximately 15&nbsp;km from the CBD. Its main [[tenants]] include [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]], [[Myer]], [[Target (Australia)|Target]], [[Big W]], [[Bunnings Warehouse|Bunnings]], [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]], [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]], [[Rebel Sport]], [[JB HiFi]] and [[Hoyts|Hoyts Cinema]] in addition to over 300 [[specialty stores]]. Warringah Mall is currently undergoing a $310 million redevelopment, construction started in mid-2015. First stage of redevelopment is expected to be completed by late 2016.
'''Westfield Warringah Mall''' (previously known as '''Warringah Mall''') is a large indoor/outdoor [[shopping centre]] on Sydney's [[Northern Beaches]] in the suburb of [[Brookvale, New South Wales|Brookvale]], approximately 15&nbsp;km from the CBD. Its main [[tenants]] include [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]], [[Myer]], [[Target (Australia)|Target]], [[Big W]], [[Bunnings Warehouse|Bunnings]], [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]], [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]], [[Rebel Sport]], JB H-iFi and [[Hoyts|Hoyts Cinema]] in addition to over 300 [[specialty stores]].


==History==
==History==
Warringah Mall opened on 4 April 1963 and was developed by [[Hammerson]] <nowiki/>Group around with around 53 stores.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19820622&id=sDtkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G-cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5597,7551295&hl=en Hammerson proposes Aust listing] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 22 June 1982</ref> Ten years later, the centre saw the opening of a new [[Grace Brothers]] store which was upgraded from a homemakers store. Fifty more speciality stores have also opened, followed by the opening of the [[Hoyts]] Twin Cinema Complex in the early 1980s. In the mid-1980s, a [[Target Australia|Target]] store was opened along with 20 speciality stores. Warringah Mall was included in the sale of Hammerson's Australian property portfolio to [[AMP Capital]] in 1994.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/australian-sale-brings-pounds-251m-for-hammerson-1443481.html Australian sale brings £251m for Hammerson] ''[[The Independent]]'' 16 October 1994</ref><ref>[http://www.ampcapital.com.au/AMPCapitalAU/media/contents/Documents/Property/real-estate-capabilities.pdf 50 years of real estate experience] AMP Capital</ref>
Warringah Mall opened on April 4, 1963 and was developed by [[Hammerson]] <nowiki/>Group around with around 53 stores.<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1301&dat=19820622&id=sDtkAAAAIBAJ&sjid=G-cDAAAAIBAJ&pg=5597,7551295&hl=en Hammerson proposes Aust listing] ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'' 22 June 1982</ref> Ten years later, the centre saw the opening of a new [[Grace Brothers]] store which was upgraded from a homemakers store. In 1973, a fire broke out in the original Woolworths store with 2 people died in the fire. Fifty more speciality stores have also opened, followed by the opening of the [[Hoyts]] Twin Cinema Complex in the early 1980s. Warringah Mall was featured in the movie [[BMX Bandits (film)|BMX Bandits]] with two young [[BMX]] experts, P.J. (Angelo D'Angelo) and Goose (James Lugton), meet Judy ([[Nicole Kidman]]). In the mid-1980s, a [[Target Australia|Target]] store was opened along with 20 speciality stores. Warringah Mall was included in the sale of Hammerson's Australian property portfolio to [[AMP Capital]] in 1994.<ref>[http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/australian-sale-brings-pounds-251m-for-hammerson-1443481.html Australian sale brings £251m for Hammerson] ''[[The Independent]]'' 16 October 1994</ref><ref>[http://www.ampcapital.com.au/AMPCapitalAU/media/contents/Documents/Property/real-estate-capabilities.pdf 50 years of real estate experience] AMP Capital</ref>


In the late 1990s, the centre was expanded, opening in December 1999, with approximately additional 90 stores. The development included an additional food court, extra cinemas, another 60 speciality stores, followed by the opening of [[Dick Smith Electronics|Dick Smith Electronics Powerhouse]] in 2000.
In the late 1990s, the centre was expanded, with Woolworths having been relocated. The centre opened in December 1999, with approximately additional 90 stores. The development included an additional food court, extra cinemas, another 60 speciality stores, followed by the opening of a [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]] Supermarket and [[Dick Smith Electronics|Dick Smith Electronics Powerhouse]] in 2000.


In October 2012, AMP Capital and the [[Westfield Group]] swapped interests in seven centres, including Warringah Mall which became a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies. As part of the deal, centre management transferred from AMP to Westfield with the centre rebranded Westfield Warringah Mall.<ref>[http://www.scentregroup.com/news/2012/10/25/wdc/asx_announcements/2702239.pdf Westfield Group, Westfield Retail Trust and AMP Capital Restructure Ownership Interests in Portfolio of Seven Australian Centres] Westfield Group 25 October 2012</ref> In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the Westfield Group, it came under the control of the [[Scentre Group]].<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/westfield-restructure-a-success-lowy/story-fnko7zi0-1227088165657?nk=c840535c958a35bb30ba681103088303/ Westfield restructure a success: Lowy] ''[[The Australian]]'' 20 June 2014</ref> It hosts the annual Northern Beaches stumping contest held each July which raises funds for [[Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy]].
In October 2012, AMP Capital and the [[Westfield Group]] swapped interests in seven centres, including Warringah Mall which became a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies. As part of the deal, centre management transferred from AMP to Westfield with the centre rebranded Westfield Warringah Mall.<ref>[http://www.scentregroup.com/news/2012/10/25/wdc/asx_announcements/2702239.pdf Westfield Group, Westfield Retail Trust and AMP Capital Restructure Ownership Interests in Portfolio of Seven Australian Centres] Westfield Group 25 October 2012</ref> In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the Westfield Group, it came under the control of the [[Scentre Group]].<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/property/westfield-restructure-a-success-lowy/story-fnko7zi0-1227088165657?nk=c840535c958a35bb30ba681103088303/ Westfield restructure a success: Lowy] ''[[The Australian]]'' 20 June 2014</ref> It hosts the annual Northern Beaches stumping contest held each July which raises funds for [[Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy]].


==Tenants==
==Tenants==
As at May 2016, Westfield Warringah Mall had 324 stores, 125,696 m² of floor space on two levels and 4,463 car spaces.<ref>[http://www.scentregroup.com/centre/westfield-warringah/ Westfield Warringah Mall] Scentre Group</ref> Major retailers are located on either end of the centre, including:<br>
Westfield Warringah Mall had 324 stores, 125,696 m² of floor space on two levels and 4,463 car spaces.<ref>[http://www.scentregroup.com/centre/westfield-warringah/ Westfield Warringah Mall] Scentre Group</ref> Major retailers are located on either end of the centre.

Anchor Tenants:
Main major tenants
* [[Myer]] Department Store (temporarily closed for redevelopment; reopening late 2016)
* [[Myer]] Department Store (temporarily closed for redevelopment; reopening late 2016)
* [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] Department Store (Levels 1 -2)
* [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] Department Store
* [[Big W]] Discount Department Store (Level 1)
* [[Big W]] Discount Department Store
* [[Target Australia|Target]] Discount Department Store (Ground level)
* [[Target Australia|Target]] Discount Department Store
* [[Bunnings Warehouse]] (Ground level)
* [[Bunnings Warehouse]]
* [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]] Supermarket (Ground level)
* [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]] Supermarket
* [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] Supermarket (Ground level)
* [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] Supermarket
Cinemas:
Cinemas:
* [[Hoyts]] Cinema (Level 2)
* [[Hoyts]] Cinema
Mini Majors:
Mini Majors:
* [[JB Hi-Fi]] (Level 1)
* [[JB Hi-Fi]]
* [[Rebel Sport]] (Level 1)
* [[Rebel Sport]]
* [[The Reject Shop]]

== Former stores ==
* [[Pizza Hut]] (? -???)
* [[Clark Rubber]] (? - ???)
* [[Franklins]] (? - 2000)
* [[Krispy Kreme]] (? - 2010)
* [[Galaxy World]] (? - 2011)
* [[Habitania]] (2012 - 2015)
* [[ABC Shop]] (? - 2015)
* [[Dollar King]] (? - 2015)
* [[Dollar King|Hot Dollar]] (? - 2015)
* [[Warringah Mall Pet Shop]] (1972 - 2015)
* [[Swarovski]] (? - 2016)
* [[Angus & Coote]] (? - 2016)
* [[Bing Lee]] (? - 2016)
* [[Dick Smith (retailer)|Dick Smith]] (? - 2016)


==Redevelopment ==
==Redevelopment ==
In mid 2015, a $310 million redevelopment commenced that will see a two level parallel mall replacing car park. Myer has temporarily closed its store for refurbishment as part of the new Myer strategy, which will see the store shrink to two levels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/topshop-and-apple-at-warringah-malls-new-myer/news-story/fbbf3c812f6c327360c5bff661b1dc29|title=Topshop and Apple at Warringah Malls new Myer|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> The centre will have around 70 new stores including a new fresh food court, wifi spaces, new centre court and a brand new multi-storey carpark outside [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/westfield-warringah-mall-gets-310m-facelift-20150908-gjhzy1.html|title=Westfield Warringah Mall gets $310m facelift|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> The redevelopment is scheduled to be completed by late 2016.<ref>[https://www.westfield.com.au/warringahmall/centre-info/announcements/redevelopment-information-/462 Redevelopment Information] Westfield Warringah Mall</ref>
In mid 2015, Westfield Warrringah Mall is currently undergoing a $310 million redevelopment. Stage 1 of the redevelopment has been completed with the opening of the 5 level multi-storey carpark nad a new fresh food court opened by [[My Kitchen Rules]] 2015 winners Will and Steve.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://tags.news.com.au/prod/newskey/generator.html?origin=http%3a%2f%2fwww.dailytelegraph.com.au%2fnewslocal%2fnorthern-beaches%2fwill-and-steve-to-open-new-food-court-at-warringah-mall%2fnews-story%2fe16dad0d0c1e613e2d5760787588b25c&14673696962042431726|title=MKR's Will and Steve opens Warringah Mall's new fresh food court|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> Stage 2 is still going with a two level parallel mall, new centre court and around 70 new stores. [[Myer]] has temporarily closed its store for refurbishment as part of the new Myer strategy, which will see the store shrink to two levels.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/northern-beaches/topshop-and-apple-at-warringah-malls-new-myer/news-story/fbbf3c812f6c327360c5bff661b1dc29|title=Topshop and Apple at Warringah Malls new Myer|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/westfield-warringah-mall-gets-310m-facelift-20150908-gjhzy1.html|title=Westfield Warringah Mall gets $310m facelift|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-06-07}}</ref> Stage 2 is expected to be completed by late 2016.<ref>[https://www.westfield.com.au/warringahmall/centre-info/announcements/redevelopment-information-/462 Redevelopment Information] Westfield Warringah Mall</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 10:53, 1 July 2016

Westfield Warringah Mall
File:Westfield Warringah rooftop entry.jpg
Rooftop carpark entrance
Map
LocationBrookvale, New South Wales
Opening date4 April 1963
ManagementScentre Group
OwnerAMP Capital (50%)
Scentre Group (50%)
No. of stores and services350
No. of anchor tenants7
Total retail floor area125,969m²
No. of floors3
Parking5,663 spaces
Websitewestfield.com.au/warringahmall/

Westfield Warringah Mall (previously known as Warringah Mall) is a large indoor/outdoor shopping centre on Sydney's Northern Beaches in the suburb of Brookvale, approximately 15 km from the CBD. Its main tenants include David Jones, Myer, Target, Big W, Bunnings, Woolworths, Coles, Rebel Sport, JB H-iFi and Hoyts Cinema in addition to over 300 specialty stores.

History

Warringah Mall opened on April 4, 1963 and was developed by Hammerson Group around with around 53 stores.[1] Ten years later, the centre saw the opening of a new Grace Brothers store which was upgraded from a homemakers store. In 1973, a fire broke out in the original Woolworths store with 2 people died in the fire. Fifty more speciality stores have also opened, followed by the opening of the Hoyts Twin Cinema Complex in the early 1980s. Warringah Mall was featured in the movie BMX Bandits with two young BMX experts, P.J. (Angelo D'Angelo) and Goose (James Lugton), meet Judy (Nicole Kidman). In the mid-1980s, a Target store was opened along with 20 speciality stores. Warringah Mall was included in the sale of Hammerson's Australian property portfolio to AMP Capital in 1994.[2][3]

In the late 1990s, the centre was expanded, with Woolworths having been relocated. The centre opened in December 1999, with approximately additional 90 stores. The development included an additional food court, extra cinemas, another 60 speciality stores, followed by the opening of a Coles Supermarket and Dick Smith Electronics Powerhouse in 2000.

In October 2012, AMP Capital and the Westfield Group swapped interests in seven centres, including Warringah Mall which became a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies. As part of the deal, centre management transferred from AMP to Westfield with the centre rebranded Westfield Warringah Mall.[4] In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the Westfield Group, it came under the control of the Scentre Group.[5] It hosts the annual Northern Beaches stumping contest held each July which raises funds for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Tenants

Westfield Warringah Mall had 324 stores, 125,696 m² of floor space on two levels and 4,463 car spaces.[6] Major retailers are located on either end of the centre.

Main major tenants

Cinemas:

Mini Majors:

Former stores

Redevelopment

In mid 2015, Westfield Warrringah Mall is currently undergoing a $310 million redevelopment. Stage 1 of the redevelopment has been completed with the opening of the 5 level multi-storey carpark nad a new fresh food court opened by My Kitchen Rules 2015 winners Will and Steve.[7] Stage 2 is still going with a two level parallel mall, new centre court and around 70 new stores. Myer has temporarily closed its store for refurbishment as part of the new Myer strategy, which will see the store shrink to two levels.[8][9] Stage 2 is expected to be completed by late 2016.[10]

References

  1. ^ Hammerson proposes Aust listing Sydney Morning Herald 22 June 1982
  2. ^ Australian sale brings £251m for Hammerson The Independent 16 October 1994
  3. ^ 50 years of real estate experience AMP Capital
  4. ^ Westfield Group, Westfield Retail Trust and AMP Capital Restructure Ownership Interests in Portfolio of Seven Australian Centres Westfield Group 25 October 2012
  5. ^ Westfield restructure a success: Lowy The Australian 20 June 2014
  6. ^ Westfield Warringah Mall Scentre Group
  7. ^ "MKR's Will and Steve opens Warringah Mall's new fresh food court".
  8. ^ "Topshop and Apple at Warringah Malls new Myer".
  9. ^ "Westfield Warringah Mall gets $310m facelift". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  10. ^ Redevelopment Information Westfield Warringah Mall

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