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'''Westfield Tuggerah''' is a large shopping centre in the suburb of ] on the ] of ], ]. It is the second largest shopping centre on the Central Coast after ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Westfield Tuggerah|url=https://www.scentregroup.com/our-portfolio/centres/westfield-tuggerah|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Scentre Group}}</ref>
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'''Westfield Tuggerah''' is a shopping centre located at ] on the ] of ] approximately 5&nbsp;km south of the ] CBD. The complex was constructed in 1995. The centre completed a large upgrade in 2005 and is now host to 245 stores plus an 8 cinema ] complex, including Senstadium seating. It is currently the second largest shopping centre on the ] after ].<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://westfield.com/corporate/retailer/au/tuggerah.html
| title=WestfieldTuggerah is owned by WestfieldTrust
| publisher=Westfield Group
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url=http://www.burnett.com.au/content.asp?contentid=1871&title=Construction+News+-+Westfield+Tuggerah
| title=Construction News - Westfield Tuggerah
| publisher=Burnett
| date=2006-06-11
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref> The Centre is also home to the Tuggerah branch of the Wyong Shire Council Library system.<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.abs.gov.au/Websitedbs/D3110127.NSF/d5d920da403acaeb4a2561f800176db5/86e22e24d45d2f9eca2570d20017ce2a!OpenDocument
| title=ABS Library Extension Program Libraries NSW - Wyong Shire Library
| publisher=]
| date=2005-12-09
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref>


==Design and layout== == Transport ==
] is 200 metres away from Westfield Tuggerah and is on the ]. The station is serviced by trains which operate between Sydney and ] and ], as well as local trains starting at ].
Originally a single storey shopping complex with roof-top and extensive ground level car parking, in 2006 several second-storey stores were opened including the ] supermarket.


Westfield Tuggerah is located adjacent to an exit from the ].
In 2008, Wyong Shire Council approved plans for a $75 million extension to create a full two-level mall. The expansion will add a Kmart and 40 other stores and include an additional 678 parking spaces. When complete it will bring total retail space to 99,000 square metres. Construction is expected to start in mid-2009 and be completed by late 2010.<ref>{{cite news
| title=Tuggerah extension gets green light
| publisher=]
| date=2008-02-19
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news
| title=Westfield centre plans expansion
| publisher=]
| date=2008-02-12
}}</ref>

In September 2009, ] announced that a new store will be opening in the centre by the end of 2013. The store will be two levels and approximately 12,000 square meters.<ref>{{cite news
| title=Prospectus out: Myer prices shares
| url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/prospectus-out-myer-prices-shares-20090928-g85y.html
| publisher=]
| date=2008-09-28
| first=Eli
| last=Greenblat
}}</ref>

==Majors==
* ] department store (2 floors)
* ] discount store 6,900m2
* ] discount store 9,000m2
* ] supermarket - 16 Aisles
* ] supermarket - 12 Aisles
* ] supermarket
* ] liquor store
* ]
* HS (Harris Scarfe) Home

==Access==

===Rail===
It is approximately 200 metres from ] ], on the ]. The station is serviced by trains which run between Sydney and ] and ], as well as local trains starting at ].

===Road===
Westfield Tuggerah is located adjacent to a major Tuggerah / Wyong exit from the ].
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</ref> </ref>


Westfield Tuggerah has bus connections to Charmhaven, The Entrance, Gosford, Lake Haven, Ourimbah and Wyong, as well as local surrounding suburbs. It is served by ] and ]. The majority of its bus services are located at the bus interchange outside Event Cinemas.
===Bus===

Westfield Tuggerah is serviced by many bus routes operated by ], ] & ].
Westfield Tuggerah has multi level car parks with 3,157 spaces.


==History== ==History==
Westfield Tuggerah opened on 19 October 1995 after only 13 months of construction. The $170 million development was built on a greenfield site that was located across the road from the Wyong District Abattoirs. Originally a single storey shopping complex surrounded by car parks, the centre featured the Central Coast's only ], as well as ], ], ] arcade, an eight screen ] cinema, international food court and 140 specialty stores.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=|date=2015-10-19|title=Moments in history at Westfield Tuggerah's 20th birthday|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/reflections-in-time-as-westfield-tuggerah-celebrates-20th-birthday/news-story/fe0e61c435e84553e85aa2a09adb84c6|access-date=2021-03-24|website=dailytelegraph|language=en}}</ref>
The land that Westfield Tuggerah occupies was a vacant paddock with no houses or buildings around it until 1995 when it was turned into a major shopping centre. The centre opened as a single-story complex on 19 October 1995.<ref>{{cite news
| title=Many changes as Westfield turns 10
| publisher=Central Coast Express
| date=2005-10-19
}}</ref>


Following the opening there has been a progressive decline in shopping in the nearby towns, with many empty stores and banks in ] in particular.
Westfieled Tuggerah is credited with commencing the commercial redevelopment of the Tuggerah area, including ] and other similar commercial zones<ref>{{cite news
| url= http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/04/05/1017206264985.html
| title=Tuggerah wins as firms move out of city
| publisher=]
| date=2002-04-06
| accessdate=2006-11-27}}</ref>


A second level was added in 2006. In completing the extension, a man was ] and killed during October 2004. His death caused the ] to attack ], claiming this was another unneeded death on the worksite.<ref>{{cite news During construction of the 2004 extension, a man was ] and killed. His death prompted the ] to highlight ], stating this was another unneeded death on the worksite.<ref>{{cite news
| url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Business-group-attacks-safety-laws/2005/04/28/1114635661353.html | url=http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Business-group-attacks-safety-laws/2005/04/28/1114635661353.html
| title=Business group attacks safety laws | title=Business group attacks safety laws
| publisher=] (Melbourne) | publisher=] (Melbourne)
| date=2006-04-28 | date=2006-04-28
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | access-date=2006-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url=http://www.cfmeu-construction-nsw.com.au/news090606.htm | url=http://www.cfmeu-construction-nsw.com.au/news090606.htm
| title=Construction union volunteers help Portuguese widow | title=Construction union volunteers help Portuguese widow
| publisher=Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union | publisher=Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union
| date=2006-06-09 | date=2006-06-09
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | access-date=2006-11-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news
| url=http://www.cfmeu-construction-nsw.com.au/news211005.htm | url=http://www.cfmeu-construction-nsw.com.au/news211005.htm
| title=Memorial unveiling for father killed at Westfield Tuggerah | title=Memorial unveiling for father killed at Westfield Tuggerah
| publisher=Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union | publisher=Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union
| date=2006-10-21 | date=2006-10-21
| accessdate=2006-11-23}}</ref> | access-date=2006-11-23}}</ref>


This development added a second level onto the existing centre in July 2005 and the restaurant precinct was added in September 2005. By 2006, the whole redevelopment and extension was completed and opened. This redevelopment added in a ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] arcade and 90 specialty stores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=25 years of history at Westfield Tuggerah|url=https://www.westfield.com.au/tuggerah/story/XSVZO2ZGM4SS33j8Db438/tuggerah-25-years-history|access-date=2021-03-24|website=www.westfield.com.au|language=en-AU}}</ref>
The upgraded center now contains 245 stores, including major ] and ] like ], ], ], ] as well as most major ] retailers. It is the second largest shopping mall in the region compared to Erina Fair.

In 2008, approval was given for another extension to expand the centre by 16,500m² and create a two-level enclosed shopping centre.{{cn|date=June 2024}} The expansion proposed a third discount department store, four extra cinemas and another 40 stores and more car parks. However this approval was not acted on.{{cn|date=June 2024}}

In September 2009, ] announced a proposal for a store in the centre to open by the end of 2013. The proposals were for a store of two levels and approximately 12,000 square metres. This was at the time of Myer's re-listing on the share market.<ref>{{cite news
| title=Prospectus out: Myer prices shares
| url=http://www.smh.com.au/business/prospectus-out-myer-prices-shares-20090928-g85y.html
| publisher=]
| date=2008-09-28
| first=Eli
| last=Greenblat
}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Myer bows out of WA - Ragtrader|url=http://www.ragtrader.com.au/archive/myer-bows-out-of-wa|access-date=2021-03-24|website=www.ragtrader.com.au|language=en}}</ref>

In December 2013, plans were for a $50 million expansion of Westfield Tuggerah to add a further 12,638&nbsp;m<sup>2</sup> of retail space to its existing centre with work planned for two stages. The first stage would involve the addition of the two level Myer store, new stores and an expanded parking area. Stage 2 would include a Vmax cinema.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=|date=2013-12-02|title=$50m Tuggerah Westfield expansion|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/myer-to-be-part-of-a-50m-proposed-expansion-of-tuggerah-westfield/news-story/3909c4256e8fbbce2cd2b1a53385a08c|access-date=2021-03-24|website=dailytelegraph|language=en}}</ref>

In September 2015, it was announced that there would be no Myer opening at Tuggerah and any expansion plans would be suspended.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Low|first=Catie|date=2016-03-17|title=Myer makeover driving sales higher, says CEO Richard Umbers|url=https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/myer-profit-beats-expectations-20160316-gnkx3f.html|access-date=2021-03-24|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|language=en}}</ref>

On 25 July 2016, ] opened its first Central Coast store in the centre.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-06-15|title=H&M confirms opening date at Westfield Tuggerah|url=https://www.star1045.com.au/best-of-the-web/hm-confirms-opening-date-westfield-tuggerah/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Star 104.5 Central Coast|language=en-US}}</ref> ] which replaced Trade Secret opened on 17 May 2018.

On 21 January 2020, ] closed down.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-17|title=Harris Scarfe launches massive closing down sale with 60 per cent off|url=https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/shopping/harris-scarfe-launches-closing-down-sale-saving-customers-up-to-60-per-cent-off-products-c-652634|access-date=2021-03-24|website=7NEWS.com.au|language=en}}</ref> It was replaced by ], which relocated within the shopping centre. ] replaced Timezone and opened on 6 March 2021.

In early 2021, ] closed its upper level so the store was reduced to a single level store.{{cn|date=June 2024}} On 18 November 2021, ] opened on the former level 2 David Jones space.{{cn|date=June 2024}}

==Future==

Westfield Tuggerah is part of the $2.8 billion Tuggerah Town Centre masterplan to develop Tuggerah as a lifestyle hub. The masterplan proposes a combination of uses for the 70 hectares of land including new community facilities, large green spaces and parklands and the creation of active transport connections to a redeveloped transport interchange at Tuggerah station.<ref>{{Cite web|title=$2.1 Billion 'Tuggerah Town Centre' Development|url=https://www.thepropertymarket.com.au/24784|access-date=2021-03-24|website={{!}} $2.1 Billion ‘Tuggerah Town Centre’ Development|language=en-AU}}</ref> It will also transform the surrounding area into a major hub of employment, transport, housing, leisure, health and education. As part of this masterplan Westfield Tuggerah will add more entertainment, leisure and dining options and expand to the vacant land behind the centre and on the other side of Tonkiss St, as well as nearby land owned by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=2019-03-01|title='BOOMTOWN' Tuggerah redevelopment: New Westfield proposal, homes, shops and transport interchange|url=https://caanhousinginequalitywithaussieslockedout.com/2019/03/01/8857/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=COMMUNITY ACTION ALLIANCE FOR NSW (CAAN): HOUSING INEQUALITY WITH AUSSIES LOCKED OUT!|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-03-06|title=Multi million dollar proposal to transform Tuggerah|url=http://www.centralcoastnews.net/2019/03/06/multi-million-dollar-proposal-to-transform-tuggerah/|access-date=2021-03-24|website=Central Coast Newspapers|language=en-AU}}</ref>

==Tenants==
Westfield Tuggerah has 84,238m² of floor space. The major retailers include ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Shopping mall in New South Wales, Australia
Westfield Tuggerah
LocationTuggerah, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°18′30″S 151°24′48″E / 33.30824°S 151.41332°E / -33.30824; 151.41332
Address50 Wyong Rd, Tuggerah NSW 2259
Opening date19 October 1995; 29 years ago (19 October 1995)
ManagementScentre Group
OwnerScentre Group
No. of stores and services244
No. of anchor tenants7
Total retail floor area84,238 m (906,730 sq ft)
No. of floors2
Parking3,157 spaces
Public transit access Tuggerah railway station
Websitewww.westfield.com.au/tuggerah

Westfield Tuggerah is a large shopping centre in the suburb of Tuggerah on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is the second largest shopping centre on the Central Coast after Erina Fair.

Transport

Tuggerah Station is 200 metres away from Westfield Tuggerah and is on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. The station is serviced by trains which operate between Sydney and Wyong and Newcastle, as well as local trains starting at Gosford.

Westfield Tuggerah is located adjacent to an exit from the M1 Motorway.

Westfield Tuggerah has bus connections to Charmhaven, The Entrance, Gosford, Lake Haven, Ourimbah and Wyong, as well as local surrounding suburbs. It is served by Busways and Red Bus Services. The majority of its bus services are located at the bus interchange outside Event Cinemas.

Westfield Tuggerah has multi level car parks with 3,157 spaces.

History

Westfield Tuggerah opened on 19 October 1995 after only 13 months of construction. The $170 million development was built on a greenfield site that was located across the road from the Wyong District Abattoirs. Originally a single storey shopping complex surrounded by car parks, the centre featured the Central Coast's only David Jones, as well as Big W, Woolworths, Intencity arcade, an eight screen Greater Union cinema, international food court and 140 specialty stores.

Following the opening there has been a progressive decline in shopping in the nearby towns, with many empty stores and banks in Wyong in particular.

During construction of the 2004 extension, a man was electrocuted and killed. His death prompted the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to highlight work safety laws, stating this was another unneeded death on the worksite.

This development added a second level onto the existing centre in July 2005 and the restaurant precinct was added in September 2005. By 2006, the whole redevelopment and extension was completed and opened. This redevelopment added in a Target, Harris Scarfe, Aldi, Coles, Trade Secret, Lincraft, JB Hi-Fi, Timezone arcade and 90 specialty stores.

In 2008, approval was given for another extension to expand the centre by 16,500m² and create a two-level enclosed shopping centre. The expansion proposed a third discount department store, four extra cinemas and another 40 stores and more car parks. However this approval was not acted on.

In September 2009, Myer announced a proposal for a store in the centre to open by the end of 2013. The proposals were for a store of two levels and approximately 12,000 square metres. This was at the time of Myer's re-listing on the share market.

In December 2013, plans were for a $50 million expansion of Westfield Tuggerah to add a further 12,638 m of retail space to its existing centre with work planned for two stages. The first stage would involve the addition of the two level Myer store, new stores and an expanded parking area. Stage 2 would include a Vmax cinema.

In September 2015, it was announced that there would be no Myer opening at Tuggerah and any expansion plans would be suspended.

On 25 July 2016, H&M opened its first Central Coast store in the centre. TK Maxx which replaced Trade Secret opened on 17 May 2018.

On 21 January 2020, Harris Scarfe closed down. It was replaced by JB Hi-Fi, which relocated within the shopping centre. iPlay replaced Timezone and opened on 6 March 2021.

In early 2021, David Jones closed its upper level so the store was reduced to a single level store. On 18 November 2021, Kmart opened on the former level 2 David Jones space.

Future

Westfield Tuggerah is part of the $2.8 billion Tuggerah Town Centre masterplan to develop Tuggerah as a lifestyle hub. The masterplan proposes a combination of uses for the 70 hectares of land including new community facilities, large green spaces and parklands and the creation of active transport connections to a redeveloped transport interchange at Tuggerah station. It will also transform the surrounding area into a major hub of employment, transport, housing, leisure, health and education. As part of this masterplan Westfield Tuggerah will add more entertainment, leisure and dining options and expand to the vacant land behind the centre and on the other side of Tonkiss St, as well as nearby land owned by Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Land Council.

Tenants

Westfield Tuggerah has 84,238m² of floor space. The major retailers include David Jones, Big W, Kmart, Target, Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, H&M, TK Maxx, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, iPlay and Event Cinemas.

References

  1. "Westfield Tuggerah". Scentre Group. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  2. UBD Ltd (2006). "Online map". whereis.com. Retrieved 23 November 2006.
  3. "Moments in history at Westfield Tuggerah's 20th birthday". dailytelegraph. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  4. "Business group attacks safety laws". The Age (Melbourne). 28 April 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2006.
  5. "Construction union volunteers help Portuguese widow". Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union. 9 June 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2006.
  6. "Memorial unveiling for father killed at Westfield Tuggerah". Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union. 21 October 2006. Retrieved 23 November 2006.
  7. "25 years of history at Westfield Tuggerah". www.westfield.com.au. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  8. Greenblat, Eli (28 September 2008). "Prospectus out: Myer prices shares". Sydney Morning Herald.
  9. "Myer bows out of WA - Ragtrader". www.ragtrader.com.au. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  10. "$50m Tuggerah Westfield expansion". dailytelegraph. 2 December 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  11. Low, Catie (17 March 2016). "Myer makeover driving sales higher, says CEO Richard Umbers". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  12. "H&M confirms opening date at Westfield Tuggerah". Star 104.5 Central Coast. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  13. "Harris Scarfe launches massive closing down sale with 60 per cent off". 7NEWS.com.au. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  14. "$2.1 Billion 'Tuggerah Town Centre' Development". | $2.1 Billion ‘Tuggerah Town Centre’ Development. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  15. "'BOOMTOWN' Tuggerah redevelopment: New Westfield proposal, homes, shops and transport interchange". COMMUNITY ACTION ALLIANCE FOR NSW (CAAN): HOUSING INEQUALITY WITH AUSSIES LOCKED OUT!. 1 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
  16. "Multi million dollar proposal to transform Tuggerah". Central Coast Newspapers. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 24 March 2021.

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