We all know ‘The Shire’, the Sutherland Shire region, some 26kms from Sydney’s CBD. It’s one of Australia’s most affluent regions and development over the past decade-and-a-half or so, has been constant – modern and sophisticated residences and apartment buildings have mushroomed. But ‘retail property development’ has not kept pace. Woolooware Bay Town Centre, close to the centre of Cronulla and its beaches, is about to change the retail landscape of the region…
The whole of the Woolooware Bay development, located less than five minutes’ drive from Cronulla’s beaches, is surrounded by a 15,000m2 foreshore of sweeping, idyllic parklands
And where does this complex sit; this veritable iconic landmark, arguably the most famous piece of the Shire’s built environment? It’s positioned right in the middle of Woolooware Bay Town Centre, the massive mixed-use development that houses Bay Central – Sutherland Shire’s latest and most dynamic shopping centre.
It’s a massive development with total project cost in the vicinity of $1 billion. Woolooware Bay Town Centre consists of some seven apartment blocks containing circa 900 apartments housing more than 2,500 people.
As described above, the iconic Sharks complex incorporates the ground and stadium, a totally revitalised club featuring a huge alfresco leisure and dining deck with panoramic views over the surrounding parks and bay. Quest, one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing hotel operators, has contracted for an apartment hotel which, according to management, will not only house the football fans but also the many visitors and those enjoying extended business trips to this thriving area. And then of course, we have Bay Central, an 18,000m2 shopping centre sitting at the heart of this stunning project.
Bay Central is arguably the Sutherland Shire’s new town centre and it is a shopping centre sorely needed by the surrounding population; Woolooware and Cronulla have grown exponentially during the past decade or so, but retail development has not kept pace with the expansion.
Within Bay Central’s Main Trade Area are 110,000 people; Sutherland Shire has a population of 220,000, which is forecast to reach 250,000 by 2031. It’s a wealthy population with a per capita income 10.1% higher than the Sydney average.
Bay Central is the public’s view of this massive mixed-use development. ‘Quality and sophistication’ are key words in the presentation of the apartments to potential purchasers; the shopping centre reflects these high standards.
Leasing is well underway; already the centre is 80% committed with more than a year to go before opening. The local traders have embraced Bay Central with enthusiasm. Complementing the Woolworths and ALDI supermarkets is a full range fresh food Market Place as well as a butcher, seafood, fruit and vegetable grocer, chicken, baker etc. And here, as in the rest of the centre, quality fit-outs and superb presentation will set the scene. There’s a ‘health and wellness’ component with a linked dining precinct providing a full range of culinary choices. A casual ‘Eat Street’ concept features cafés and casual food options, which offer informal eating alongside ‘grab and go’ snacks. The selections extend right up to the more formal, including ‘top of the range’ restaurants in stunning locations. This smart restaurant precinct boasts alfresco areas with majestic north-facing views that take in the Foreshore Park and the bay, all of this offset by the backdrop of Sydney’s spectacular city skyline!
KRGS Doors working with builder Inten Construction have installed Series III Aluminium Shutters and Steel Shutters and Fire Rated Shutters to Woolworths Shopfront and the loading docks.
