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Five-screen Reading Cinema to be included in Busselton Shopping Centre development

Five-screen Reading Cinema to be included in Busselton Shopping Centre development
December 8, 2021

Australian Unity, owner of Busselton Shopping Centre in Western Australia, has commenced the largest and final stage of its $45 million redevelopment, which will add a range of entertainment and hospitality facilities to the centre.

The $30 million stage three works will see the east side of the shopping centre undergo a major transformation into an indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment precinct that will include a five-screen Reading Cinema.

The redevelopment will comprise an additional 6,000 square metres of gross lettable area and include ~4,000 square metres of food and dining and two specialty retailers.

The refurbished ground floor will include a local tavern and boutique brewery, as well as more than ten food and dining and retail stores including Benesse, Dome, Funkee Monkee Bar & Eatery, Asian Kitchen Busselton and Cotton On Mega.

The new five-screen Reading Cinema will be located on level one. The state-of-the-art complex will feature a TITAN LUXE auditorium with Dolby Atmos, bespoke dine-in menu options and powered full recliner seating in all auditoriums.

Australian Unity’s Senior Asset Manager Anna Flavell said that on completion, the complex will provide the local Busselton community with a one-stop modern dining and entertainment experience. 

“The new Busselton Central will soon offer a new entertainment and leisure precinct that will significantly enhance the function of Mitchell Park, both as a community focal point but also as a visitor destination and an ‘after five’ precinct.

“The design takes inspiration from the essence of Busselton, where simple organic forms and a clean, coastal inspired colour scheme will enhance the relaxed, family friendly spaces that will sit alongside the park.

“The design offers shady pergolas, soft landscape and playable spaces that will enable a direct and seamless connection to the park and to Queen Street and Kent Streets.”  

Stages one and two of the $45 million redevelopment were completed in early 2020 and included a new Coles supermarket, new mall and six new specialty retailers. 

The refurbished centre is expected to be open for trading next Christmas 2022

The third stage of redevelopment will include:

  • Five-screen Reading Cinema added
  • Local tavern and boutique brewery added
  • Large indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment precinct on the east side of the centre
  • Major dining and retail stores including Benesse, Dome, Funkee Monkee Bar & Eatery, Asian Kitchen Busselton and Cotton On Mega

For updates please refer to the Busselton Central website.

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