Point Cook Shopping Centre Development

The following images are of the proposed shopping centre development for the Point Cook area. I have included these rendered impressions of the centre as I couldn't take photos of it under construction. It is supposed to create a sense of openness and outdoors being a series of strips of shops, and relate to urbanisation in a rapidly growing area.






Point Cook Shopping Centre

A focal point for the community

VicUrban and Walker Corporation will create the $100 million Point Cook Town Centre development on a 10 hectare site located 23 kilometres south west of Melbourne’s CBD.

To be built under a partnership agreement between VicUrban and Walker Corporation. the development will have 25,000 square metres of retail space, to be complemented by about 15,000 square metres of commercial, medium density residential and community facilities including a library , childcare centre and medical centre.

The Point Cook Town Centre will provide a focal point for commercial and community infrastructure for the rapidly developing residential area. It will be the largest retail development for the Point Cook community, servicing more than 50,000 people in the local community and it will become the primary retail destination for the 5,000 plus residents of the adjoining Boardwalk Estate. The 10minute drive time population is in excess of 130,000 people with growth in the municipality forecast at 5% PA.

The vision for the Town Centre reflects a ‘main street’ theme featuring strip shopping and an open air feel designed to encourage neighbours to meet and chat. It will also demonstrate high levels of sustainability, energy efficiency and social amenity. The design creates an engaging environment with meandering laneways and lively pedestrian spaces, fostering a strong connection between the buildings and the streetscape.Walker Corporation’s retail design demonstrates high levels of sustainability, energy efficiency and social amenity. More than $750,000 has been committed to enhancing the urban space with public artworks.Construction of the $100 million centre has commenced, with the first stage due to open in August 2008. The first stage will include Coles, Target, Aldi, Reject Shop, Recreation Health Club and about 80 specialty shops

Walker Corporation’s retail design demonstrates high levels of sustainability, energy efficiency and social amenity. More than $750,000 has been committed to enhancing the urban space with public artworks.

Construction of the $100 million centre has commenced, with the first stage due to open in August 2008. The first stage will include Coles, Target, Aldi, Reject Shop, Recreation Health Club and about 80 specialty shops.

Architects: The Buchan Group Architects
Website: http://www.pointcook.com.au/