Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Booragoon residents say the character of their quiet suburban streets will be irreparably damaged if their council forges ahead with plans paving the way for higher density development in the area The City of Melville has proposed changes to its local planning scheme that would allow apartments four storeys or higher in streets located in the shadow of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Homeowners along a suburban street in Booragoon are concerned about a proposal to increase density The Scentre-owned shopping centre is due for expansion next year The Ramble resident Kim Thomson bought her property in 2022 and said it was “confronting” that the street she lived on considered part of the dress circle of Booragoon had been earmarked for increased density from R20 to R40 on one side of the street and R40 to R100 on the other side of the street “R100 is a drastic increase for a suburban street especially one with a primary school on it,” she said “This is not a run-down area requiring refurbishment it is a well established street which already includes many strata properties and one of the higher R-codes within the suburb “We understand urban infill is a much-needed requirement for the housing crisis in Perth but the council’s pursuit to liberally increase R-codes throughout the City of Melville seems like a cavalier and irresponsible method to increase density at the cost of the livelihoods of the current residents.” Thomson was concerned by dropping home values In a failed notice of motion to council at its September ordinary meeting Cr Clive Ross called for the city to investigate boosting infill around the Murdoch and Bull Creek train stations which aligned with the state government’s objective to add higher density around public transport hubs Ross said land prices around the stations were lower and could facilitate affordable housing “The City of Melville has been set a target of just over 18,000 new dwellings by 2051,” he said “Apart from the Canning Bridge Activity Centre the City is well behind the target and needs to identify and approve development in areas which are already serviced by electrified mass public transport.” Melville Mayor Katy Mair told ABC Radio’s Nadia Mitsopoulos that the ongoing review of the local planning scheme had identified the train station precincts as areas to be investigated for future development she said staff were currently too busy to investigate zoning changes around the train stations due to the scale of work needed to finalise the overdue local planning scheme as well as the public open space strategy and Canning Bridge activity centre review “We acknowledge that there is community interest around development opportunities for residential areas surrounding the Bull Creek and Murdoch train station precincts,” Mair said “The stations have both been identified as priority sites for future strategic planning as part of the city’s review of its local planning scheme and they remain important considerations in the city’s strategic land-use planning priorities.” Amara looms over detached houses in Booragoon Ardross resident Graeme Price said urban infill was needed but not in a way that destroyed the character of suburbs He was shocked to hear the city was not looking at high density around the train stations due to the lack of connectivity and staff time “The state government is advocating for urban high-density development around train stations; however the city would rather obliterate the characterful beauty of Ardross and its unique topography Density is already on the increase in the area with the 14-storey luxury Amara City Gardens completed in 2022 opposite Westfield Booragoon shopping centre who gets the final say on the City of Melville scheme said all tiers of government had a role to play in boosting housing supply is recognised by the council as an important precinct for housing growth and development,” he said “Plenty of other councils across WA have undertaken the necessary planning and consultation to ensure their local planning schemes are up-to-date and fit-for-purpose to meet the needs of their communities for now and into the future.” WA will fail to meet its share of the National Housing Accord target unless it dramatically increases its home completion rate the Property Council WA warned on Wednesday Australian Bureau of Statistics data released showed only 3957 homes were built across WA in the 2024 June quarter The June quarter’s home completions were also a drop from the 4305 completions recorded in the previous March quarter 130,000 new homes need to be built in Western Australia during the National Housing Accord reporting period Executive director Nicola Brischetto said WA simply wasn’t building enough homes “WA needs to be building 6540 new homes each quarter to complete our fair share of the National Housing Accord,” she said “The state hasn’t achieved that many new home completions in a single quarter since December 2016.” Mair said without medium and high density developments the State Government’s target of 18,000 new dwellings in the City of Melville by 2050 would not be possible “An estimated 3000 additional dwellings have been built in the City since 2010 and if housing is continued to be delivered at this rate the City would reach 50 per cent of its infill target by 2050,” said Mayor Mair Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter The Ramble resident Kim Thomson bought her property in 2022 and said it was \\u201Cconfronting\\u201D that the street she lived on \\u201CR100 is a drastic increase for a suburban street especially one with a primary school on it,\\u201D she said \\u201CThis is not a run-down area requiring refurbishment \\u201CWe understand urban infill is a much-needed requirement for the housing crisis in Perth but the council\\u2019s pursuit to liberally increase R-codes throughout the City of Melville seems like a cavalier and irresponsible method to increase density at the cost of the livelihoods of the current residents.\\u201D which aligned with the state government\\u2019s objective to add higher density around public transport hubs \\u201CThe City of Melville has been set a target of just over 18,000 new dwellings by 2051,\\u201D he said \\u201CApart from the Canning Bridge Activity Centre the City is well behind the target and needs to identify and approve development in areas which are already serviced by electrified mass public transport.\\u201D Melville Mayor Katy Mair told ABC Radio\\u2019s Nadia Mitsopoulos that the ongoing review of the local planning scheme had identified the train station precincts as areas to be investigated for future development \\u201CWe acknowledge that there is community interest around development opportunities for residential areas surrounding the Bull Creek and Murdoch train station precincts,\\u201D Mair said \\u201CThe stations have both been identified as priority sites for future strategic planning as part of the city\\u2019s review of its local planning scheme and they remain important considerations in the city\\u2019s strategic land-use planning priorities.\\u201D \\u201CThe state government is advocating for urban high-density development around train stations; however is recognised by the council as an important precinct for housing growth and development,\\u201D he said \\u201CPlenty of other councils across WA have undertaken the necessary planning and consultation to ensure their local planning schemes are up-to-date and fit-for-purpose to meet the needs of their communities for now and into the future.\\u201D The June quarter\\u2019s home completions were also a drop from the 4305 completions recorded in the previous March quarter Executive director Nicola Brischetto said WA simply wasn\\u2019t building enough homes \\u201CWA needs to be building 6540 new homes each quarter to complete our fair share of the National Housing Accord,\\u201D she said \\u201CThe state hasn\\u2019t achieved that many new home completions in a single quarter since December 2016.\\u201D the State Government\\u2019s target of 18,000 new dwellings in the City of Melville by 2050 would not be possible \\u201CAn estimated 3000 additional dwellings have been built in the City since 2010 and if housing is continued to be delivered at this rate the City would reach 50 per cent of its infill target by 2050,\\u201D said Mayor Mair Start the day with a summary of the day\\u2019s most important and interesting stories Please log in or subscribe to access all of Books+Publishing's premium content Purchase a subscription to access Books+Publishing‘s premium content We now offer a pay-by-the-month subscription Click here to see our range of subscription options Subscribe By clicking LOGIN, you are accepting terms and conditions and allowing cookies to identify your browser and keep you logged in. (See the privacy policy.) please click the button below to activate your service Check IP access Category: Awards Local news This is probably not the page you’re looking for Westfield Booragoon shopping centre located in Perth is being expanded to add new retail and commercial space The Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre (previously known as Garden City Shopping Centre) is a regional shopping centre located in Perth It is undergoing an expansion with an investment of A$792m ($551m) to transform it into a premier retail and lifestyle destination with additional retail each own a 50% stake in the shopping centre The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) approved the expansion project in February 2023 The project is expected to be completed in 2025 and to create more than 2,000 jobs over the two-year construction period It will support and improve Melville city centre through a range of commercial community and residential uses in neighbouring spaces Westfield Booragoon is located 9km from the Perth central business district (CBD) It lies at the corner of Marmion and Riseley Streets in Booragoon The centre caters to more than 540,000 residents and has an accessible market of more than 1.3 million people Recreational areas and activity centres including Fremantle and Cannington are located near the centre The expansion project was originally announced by the previous owner The Melville city centre structure plan was approved by the WAPC in 2014 and the development application was approved in 2015 Scentre Group acquired a 50% share in the centre in December 2019 and rebranded it as Westfield Booragoon Scentre Group initiated the design process to enable a new development application following a merger of the Dexus Wholesale Property Fund with the AMP Capital Diversified Property Fund The new development application for the expansion project was submitted in 2022  The expansion will increase the size of Westfield Booragoon shopping centre from the existing 72,000m² to 120,000m² and is planned to be undertaken in two stages Stage 1 will expand the northwest precinct of the centre It includes the development of a new entertainment and leisure precinct (ELP) with an expanded and upgraded cinema complex numerous food and beverage tenancies and a tavern It will also create 53 new speciality stores a relocated and expanded Woolworths store and a new east-west mall extension Numerous mini-major and speciality and food retail tenancies A new rooftop and basement car parking structure will be constructed and accessed off Almondbury Road in addition to 90 bicycle parking spaces Stage 1 will create public and activated spaces including a high street linking Almondbury Road to Davy Street and landscaped areas at Almondbury Road and the bus station entrance Stage 2 will develop a new southern fashion mall including a relocated and larger David Jones store and new mini store A new rooftop and basement car parking structure will be constructed and accessed off Marmion Street in addition to 100 bicycle parking spaces The expansion includes two additional vehicle access points on Almondbury Road two servicing access points and one additional southern vehicle access point on Riseley Street The expansion project will require the demolition of the existing food court and fresh food precinct the central loading dock and external ground floor car parking design and architecture services as part of the development application Transport impact assessment was undertaken by SLR Consulting was contracted to provide structural and civil engineering services prepared the acoustic assessment of the proposed development The existing shopping centre houses 175 stores and a 4,000-car parking bay It is anchored by two department stores including David Jones and Myer and includes the Coles and Woolworths supermarkets in addition to a K-mart discount store The centre also hosts a Hoyts cinema complex and more than 245 speciality stores,including Zara Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network. AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) The Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC) has approved the development plans of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre, allowing the City of Melville to deliver a new cultural precinct with it. The development approval will allow the City of Melville to continue its plans to invest in the community’s cultural vitality through the Cultural Heart Project, which will result in a new library and cultural centre in the Melville City Centre. The Melville City Centre includes Westfield Booragoon, the City’s Civic Centre and the surrounding area bordered by Riseley, Almondbury, Marmion and Davy Streets in Booragoon, which will grow into a mixed-use centre with opportunities for people to visit, live and work in. City of Melville Mayor, George Gear, said the Western Australian Planning Commission’s approval for the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre plans was a great outcome for the City. “The expansion of the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre will allow us to deliver our bold vision of a future Melville City Centre, which will see the current Civic Square Library transformed into an exciting and vibrant Cultural Precinct with a new library and cultural centre,” said Mayor Gear. “We look forward to continuing to work with Scentre Group following the development approval to ensure the future Melville City Centre will be a place for the community to enjoy and celebrate with friends and family, and connect with our diverse and vibrant community. “Council approved a Land Exchange Agreement between the City and Scentre Group in February 2022, which makes way for the creation of a proposed High Street, along with the proposed new library and cultural centre. “The City is currently working with Architects Christou Design Group on a revised Concept Design to be included in an updated Business Case for Council. “Once the updated Business Case is approved, there will be further community consultation in the development of the detailed design to ensure the facility meets our community’s needs “We are planning to open a temporary library in the foyer of our Civic Centre during the construction of the proposed new library and cultural centre. “This will include a boutique collection of books, magazines, newspapers and audio, along with returns and checkout facilities, some reading and study spaces, public computers and WiFi. “We recently began a $1.1million refurbishment of the Melville Main Hall, which will enable high-quality productions and events at the venue, and aligns with our vision to create a Melville City Centre that is a vibrant cultural hub.” The investment in the shopping centre will provide encouragement for a range of commercial, retail, community and residential uses on surrounding land, adding to the attraction and range of community services at the centre. Council plans to build a new library and cultural centre as a part of its the Cultural Heart Project and will result in exceptional learning and creative spaces for City residents and the wider community of Perth to come and enjoy, experience and learn in. The Cultural Heart Project will deliver a new centre that will build on connections with existing libraries, galleries, museums and performance sites across the City and will include an interactive and expanded library, gallery, museum, performance, development, and flexible creative spaces. The bold and ambitious project will increase Melville’s cultural capacity and identity, providing improved access for all to the latest resources, and new ways to interact with and discover the breadth of our arts programming, events and experiences. The City’s Cultural Infrastructure Strategy, which was endorsed by Council in November 2022 following input from the community, recommends the new library and cultural space in the Melville City Centre include flexible spaces for artmaking, performance and general community use. The City has been developing the Cultural Heart concept after it was identified in the Culture Plan – Creative Melville 2018-2022 which was informed by a unique community consultation event – 2017 MERGE Festival – which over 16,000 people experienced. Following the WAPC’s decision on the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre expansion, the City will continue work with Scentre Group to make the City’s vision for the future Melville City Centre a reality. Disaster recovery support is now available to flood impacted communities in Bourke, Brewarrina and Walgett in northern New South Wales.... 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Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced If you love LEGO® as much as us big kids do then you’ll be excited for the opening Perth’s newest store which opened in Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre earlier this week The store will boast one of Australia’s largest selections of LEGO® sets including rare editions and custom built features You’ll also be able to check out an incredible 3D mosaic of Cottesloe Beach built using a total of 20,819 LEGO® bricks this bad boy constitutes a whopping 290 hours of building time The new store aims to provide an immersive world of LEGO® bricks as it combines unique digital and physical experiences the store will feature an interactive Storytelling Table which will animate the stories behind the sets available in store This table will convey early product designs and prototypes provide insight to the development process and enable fans to virtually ‘meet’ the LEGO designers Something for everyone can also be found with the Personalisation Studio which will allow children parents and grown-up fans to let their creativity flow with fun hands-on experiences LEGO® Westfield Booragoon is open seven days a week, get more info here An artist's impression of ZEISS VISION CENTRE by Sigo Eyecare at Westfield Booragoon.Image: Labor Weltenbau Perth business owner Mr Martin Feng will open ZEISS VISION CENTRE by Sigo Eyecare in December 2023 an Australian-first concept store that allows practices to leverage the ZEISS brand and technology while maintaining their independence the new practice will be owned and operated by Feng – an entrepreneur who has businesses across various sectors including two Sigo Eyecare practices in WA The decision to open the nation’s first ZEISS VISION CENTRE was simple for Feng after recognising the success of the concept in more than 200 locations globally “Perfect vision and a frame that fits and looks great on the wearer – those are the two aims when beginning any consultation at a practice And this is just what we can offer now in a one-of-a-kind “Being able to leverage the ZEISS brand and open a practice with the latest in ZEISS technology and consumer experience is a privilege yet this concept store enables me to leverage the brand and access the tools and processes to provide a superior patient experience.” Each ZEISS VISION CENTRE is individually designed with and for the independent owner and local market demographic The fit out is designed to attract a consumer that appreciates premium brands adopting iconic ZEISS design elements some of which are patented Ms Gail Giordani, head of ZEISS Vision Care Australia and New Zealand added: “The ZEISS partner program enables independent eyecare professionals to utilise the ZEISS brand to elevate and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.” The ZEISS VISION CENTRE concept also opens access to exclusive ZEISS marketing content staff education and a global community of like-minded business owners to engage with and share learnings people who visit a store in the age of online shopping are seeking a seamless shopping experience that meets their expectations “A visit to ZEISS VISION CENTRE by Sigo Eyecare is just that – an experience that offers added value the latest on-trend frames and a carefully designed consultation concept go hand-in-hand with an innovative store design,” the company stated The ZEISS VISION CENTRE by Sigo Eyecare will also incorporate My Vision Experience by ZEISS a nine-step process the company said would guarantee every visitor can find the lens right for them This examination and consultation concept identifies customers’ vision needs on an individual basis it’s reported the patient will have invested as much time in eye examinations and lens consultations as they have in selecting the frames “This not only allows Martin’s team to find the right lenses but also helps those they are assisting make the right decision,” ZEISS said Leading ZEISS devices are installed in the practice and support the patient journey an instrument that offers objective eye checks it performs an objective vision test and creates a “map” of each eye within 60 seconds – revealing even small visual defects This technology also enables Feng’s team to offer ZEISS i.Scription lenses that provides precision optics of 1/100th of a diopter The ZEISS VISUFIT 1000 platform will also be available at ZEISS VISION CENTRE by Sigo Eyecare This platform has nine cameras that create a 3D image of the face which can first be used to adjust the lenses The avatar can also be used to try on frames in the digital space – which consumers can do later at home “When consumers decide to buy a pair of sunglasses they can look at the avatar directly to see which colour would be most suitable or whether they would like photochromic lenses,” ZEISS stated ZEISS now offering complete Kids Portfolio ZEISS MyoCare lens takes an age-related approach to myopia control ZEISS launches ClearView Finished Single Vision lenses Nadine McArthur writes that when a patient is contemplating a future without vision Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and.. has raised US$36.5 million (AU$56.5 million) in funding to develop what it says is.. Insight has been the leading industry publication in Australia for more than 40 years This longevity is largely due to our ability to consistently deliver accurate and independent news relevant to all ophthalmic professionals and their supporting industry All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media negotiated by AMP Capital for the Fund – which will retain the other half – is the biggest ever retail transaction to occur in Western Australia The centre – which will by this weekend be rebranded Westfield Booragoon – is the state’s best performing it is earmarked for a $750 million renovation and extension (artist’s impressions Many of the shopping centre’s occupiers are on holdover leases waiting for it to begin The $575 million sale price is a 3.6 per cent premium to the entire asset’s most recent ($1.1 billion) book value which was already based on a low capitalisation rate of 4.75 per cent Westfield Booragoon a trophy – about to get a lot bigger The proposed $750 million renovation would see the lettable retail area increased to about 120,000 sqm Colliers International’s head of Retail Investment Services – Australia and CBRE Head of Retail Capital Markets – Pacific AMP Capital been affiliated with this shopping centre for over 25 years Westfield Booragoon serves a trade area of over one million residents – about 49% of metropolitan Perth’s population The broker, who only five months ago moved to CBRE from JLL we expect the Garden City sale to Scentre Group to kick start local investors to re-enter the sector and strategically reshape and build high quality retail portfolios into the next cycle.” A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Home / Perth News Perth got its first LEGO® store back in 2021 at Karrinyup and now there is a brand new Certified Store at Westfield Booragoon The new store will offer one of the country’s widest selections of LEGO® sets including hard-to-find editions and custom-built features like the 3D mosaic of Cottesloe Beach featuring 20,819 LEGO® bricks It will create an immersive world of bricks by blending unique digital and physical experiences and has been developed as part of the LEGO® Group’s strategy to innovate its stores as shoppers seek more personalised and interactive retail offerings Some exciting features of the Booragoon store include an interactive Storytelling Table designed for adult fans that brings to life the stories behind the sets available in store the Personalisation Studio which allows all ages to get creative with hands-on experiences and a wide range of LEGO® sets to browse Alquemie Group says the Booragoon store will be a real treat for local fans “Our Perth based brick fans are some of the country’s most passionate We look forward to revealing our second store in WA in late September including many brick-built features designed to encourage play that are a tribute to imagination and creativity.” The new store is located on Level 1 at Westfield Booragoon and is now open to shoppers and fans Find out more at lego.com Keep up with the latest at So Perth Your Guide to the Best of Perth and WA — From the best events and dining spots to travel tips and lifestyle news we’re your trusted source for discovering the very best our city and state have to offer Recently we were invited to check out the popular new apartment development in Perth, Amara City Gardens, Booragoon and construction completion due July this year so now is a great time to secure a brand new low maintenance home in this highly sought-after location you'll enjoy the ultimate relaxation at the on-site sauna or tai chi deck and socialise* at the on-site dining lounge which also includes a generous wine cellar you'll be able to make use of the open-air BBQ and sunset verandah If you're looking for a home with panoramic views select apartments offer impressive panoramic CBD and Swan River vistas to enjoy each day There are a well-designed collection of two or three-bedroom home* configurations available gas cooktops and high-quality Smeg appliances Your apartment will also include a generous amount of storage Developer Iris Residential and architect Cameron Chisholm Nicol Architects have worked together to strive for a 7-star NatHERS rating. This has been achieved by providing solar power to common areas, double glazing throughout the development, a car-charging bay, and a central solar hot water system keeping utility costs affordable. Amara City Gardens offers the perfect lock up and leave apartment with undercover car bays, secured bicycle racks and a resident's entry lobby.  Homes at Amara City Gardens are selling quickly, so use this opportunity to enquire via Urban to secure your future home today.   We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Police are hunting a group of armed men who went on a crime rampage across the Perth metro area overnight, stealing $300,000 worth of stock from Apple stores in the process. The men broke into the Hay Street Apple store in the Perth CBD about 12.15am on Tuesday, smashing the store's windows before being caught and fleeing as they attempted to break into a secure area. Nearly 45 minutes later, the group arrived at Garden City in Booragoon and smashed the glass window of the complex's Apple store, threatening security staff before stealing $300,000 worth of tech, mostly mobile phones. The men are believed to have been wearing dark-coloured clothing. Two cars linked to the break-ins were found torched in Perth's southern suburbs on Tuesday morning. Detectives want to speak with anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of both locations around the time of the crimes. The thieves broke into the Apple store on Hay Street in Perth. Credit: WA Police "In particular, [police want to speak to] a taxi driver and cyclist that were in the area around the time of the Perth incident," a police spokesman said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online atcrimestopperswa.com.au. The men broke into the Hay Street Apple store in the Perth CBD about 12.15am on Tuesday, smashing the store's windows before being caught and fleeing as they attempted to break into a secure area. Nearly 45 minutes later, the group arrived at Garden City in Booragoon and smashed the glass window of the complex's Apple store, threatening security staff before stealing $300,000 worth of tech, mostly mobile phones. Two cars linked to the break-ins were found torched in Perth's southern suburbs on Tuesday morning. \\\"In particular, [police want to speak to] a taxi driver and cyclist that were in the area around the time of the Perth incident,\\\" a police spokesman said.