The first stage of Scentre’s $475 million redevelopment of Westfield Miranda in Sydney’s south will open on October 16 with the unveiling of a new fresh food precinct on level one.
Market inspired stalls with crates of fresh food, expert food providores such as Pane Vinno Proscuitteria, a state of the art demonstration kitchen with live cooking demonstrations, and fresh daily produce will be featured in the fresh food market.
The space will also include 18 speciality suppliers including fresh meats, seafood, poultry, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, wines, international cuisines, and a new Woolworths supermarket.
On completion in 2015 the Westfield Miranda redevelopment will see the centre expand by 19,000sqm to 127,000sqm of gross lettable area with the addition of more than 100 specialty retailers. Other key features of the redeveloped centre will include a three level galleria fashion mall connecting between an upgraded David Jones and refurbished Myer; relocated 10-screen multiplex Event cinema, including Gold Class and VMax; rooftop restaurants; and customer services including valet parking, free wi-fi, and personal styling services.
“Opening stage one is an important milestone in the redevelopment of Westfield Miranda. Along with the 20 retailers in the new market style fresh food precinct, we will be opening 39 specialty stores across homewares, fashion, and beauty services including Wheel & Barrow and Mozi, with more to come before to end of the year,” Kate Holsgrove, Scentre Group regional manager, said.
“In redeveloping Westfield Miranda we have considered the culture, lifestyles, and aspirations of our shoppers to create an inviting fresh food market that the Shire will love. The new precinct will appeal to foodies, families and the health conscious – whether they are picking up a few quick items for dinner or meandering around the market stalls and sampling the fare,” said Holsgrove.
Restaurateurs in a new indoor alfresco dining space to open in late 2014 will include Sushi Bay, Din Tai Fung, Luxe, Kazbah, Mejico, Oliver Brown, Kelly’s Bar and Grill, Charm Kitchen, Gelato Messina, Georgie Porgie, and The Italian Kitchen Miranda, with six additional restaurants opening on the rooftop in 2015.
The dining precinct will curve around a 25m tall Hills Weeping Fig Tree planted in 1971 and water feature with landscaping.