Westfield Carousel
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| Location | Cannington, Western Australia |
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| Coordinates | 32°11′24″S 115°33′42″E / 32.19°S 115.5617°E |
| Address | Cnr Albany Highway & Cecil Avenue |
| Opening date | 1972 |
| Management | Scentre Group |
| Owner | Scentre Group |
| No. of stores and services | 293 |
| No. of anchor tenants | 9 |
| Total retail floor area | 82,464 m² |
| No. of floors | 2 |
| Parking | 4,300 |
| Public transit access | Yes |
| Website | www.westfield.com.au/carousel |
Westfield Carousel is an Australian shopping centre in the Perth suburb of Cannington. It is located approximately 12 kilometres from Perth on the Albany Highway, and approximately 600 metres from Cannington station. After its redevelopment in 1999, it became the largest shopping centre in Western Australia.[1][2]
History and development
Carousel Shopping Centre was built in 1972, and originally contained 58 shops, a hotel, two takeaway food shops, as well as Woolworths supermarket, Boans (later acquired by Myer), Aherns (later acquired by David Jones) and Walsh's.
It incorporated the site of Boans Waverley Waverley, a standalone (and the first suburban) Boans branch, which opened in 1959. It also later incorporated the Waverley Hotel which stood on the corner of Albany Highway and Cecil Road (now Avenue). In 1996, it was purchased by the Westfield Group.[3]
Redevelopments
In 1998/99, the centre was extensively redeveloped and its gross lettable area was expanded to about twice its original size.[3] One of the major drawcards added to the centre during this redevelopment was an entertainment precinct known as The Street, open 24 hours a day. This precinct features a number of entertainment stores, book stores, cafes and a Hoyts cinema.
In January 2015, planning approval was granted to increase the retail space by 47,000 m² with 2,000 extra car spaces.[4]
Transport
The centre is located approximately 600 metres walking distance from the Cannington Interchange. Multiple bus services connect to the shopping centre from the interchange, as well as additional bus services running to and from the city along Albany Highway.
Facilities
As at October 2015, Westfield Carousel had 293 shops, 82,464 m² of floor area and 4,300 car spaces.[5]
Major retail outlets
Major retailers within Carousel include:
- 2 Level Myer department store
- Target department store
- Kmart discount department store
- Woolworths supermarket
- Coles supermarket
- 15 Screen Hoyts cinemas
- Waves Surfwear
- Homeart
- 2 Level Goodlife Health & Fitness
- JB HI-FI
- Best & Less
Major food outlets
Major restaurants within Carousel food court include:
Major restaurants within Carousel include:
- Fast Eddy's restaurant
- Han's Cafe
- Nando's
- Subway
Major restaurants outside of Carousel include:
References
- ^ Staff writer (2001-07-02). "Commonwealth Property to spend $100million on redevelopment of shopping centre". Inside Retailing. Ian Huntley Pty Ltd.
Midland Gate will become the fourth largest shopping complex in Western Australia, behind Westfield Carousel, Westfield Galleria and Garden City.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ Jacobs, Marsha (2006-01-19). "Botha takes position on centre stage at Westfield". WA Business News. Business News Pty Ltd.
In 2001 Ms Botha was appointed as centre manager of the largest shopping centre in WA, Westfield Carousel
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ a b Premier opens $355 million Westfield Carousel Westfield Group
- ^ Exciting times for Canning as Westfield Carousel gains approval for expansion City of Canning 7 January 2015
- ^ Key Stats and Figures Scentre Group
External links
Media related to Westfield Carousel at Wikimedia Commons