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Woolworths announced

Woolworths announced

In answer to the rising population’s need for local amenities, residents can finally welcome the suburbs first full-line supermarket as part of the Melbourne Square project on Kavanagh St.

Melbourne Square developer OSK Property announced that supermarket giant Woolworths would be occupying the new supermarket space as part of its six-tower mixed-use urban precinct.

Scheduled to open in 2020, the new Woolworths supermarket will span 3,800 sqm over two levels in Melbourne Square, a former car park that will be transformed into an incredible inner-city community precinct.

The population of Southbank is forecast to rise by 174 per cent by 2036 and exceed 50,000 residents, which will place considerable pressure on existing services in the area.

Executive chairman of OSK Property Tan Sri Ong Leong Huat said all developments had to be able to accommodate the expanding population.

“It is essential that the community is able to access basic everyday amenity,” he said.

The news is cause for celebration for locals in a suburb devoid of large-scale supermarkets. While the area possesses many small supermarkets, residents are often forced to South Melbourne and the CBD for larger shopping needs.

“From fresh fruit and vegetables to a large range of grocery items at great prices, those living in the area will be able to pick up all their shopping essentials, without needing to travel too far,” Woolworths’ state property manager Brad Karge said.

The supermarket is expected to open in 2020, alongside 6,000 sqm of retail space dedicated to shopping, dining and café facilities.

The announcement of a new supermarket was celebrated on March 22 as part of a sod turning ceremony, which marked the official start to construction of the iconic Melbourne Square project.

Melbourne Square is one of the city’s largest mixed-use projects, with six towers consisting of four luxury apartment buildings, a commercial tower and a hotel. It will also include several community amenities including a large 3700 sqm public park, childcare centre, cafes, restaurants and retail.

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