Sydney's largest suburban shopping centre, AMP Capital's Macquarie Centre, now open

North Ryde, Sydney’s Macquarie Centre’s $440 million redevelopment has seen the first stage open as part of the AMP Capital’s Shopping Centres $2.8 billion development plan.

The Macquarie Centre is located in a total trade area of 337,770 people that expects to reach $6 billion in retail spending by 2021, explained AMP Capital Shopping Centres’ managing director Byran Hynes. He noted that the north-west corridor is the new capital of household wealth in Sydney.

The project’s second stage, set to be complete for this Christmas’ shopping season,will see the centre increase by 38,000 square metres to a new 138,500 square metre total, or the largest shopping centre in suburban Sydney.

“Today we have unveiled, ahead of schedule and on budget, more than 37 food and specialty retailers, 29 of which are new to Macquarie Centre,” he said.

“The centre will offer our customers a one-stop-shop for fresh food, specialty Asian food stores and market-style restaurant options from local producers.”

The first stage includes a Fresh Food Market precinct with Coles, ALDI and a refurbished Woolworths in residence. Costis Seafood Market Macquarie, Inlakesh Living Foods and F & L Gourmet are eateries available.

The centre has also been redeveloped to include a 21-metre curved digital panel, which they note is a first nationally, that is for advertising and other content.

“Consumers are savvier yet more time poor than ever before and are craving distinct experiences in unique environments where they feel special.  We’re transforming Macquarie Centre into a leading contemporary urban centre, offering diverse experiences to the students, residents and workers in the area,” said Hynes.

On completion, international designers and Australian designers, as well as David Jones, will be in residence.

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