The new $155 million Town Square Redbank Plains has retailers already showing plenty of interest in opening new outlets there.
A number of national retailers have already committed to the site including Coles, Aldi, Target, an expanded Woolworths Supermarket, Eagle Boys, Hungry Jack’s, Burrito Bar, Nando’s, Dominos, KFC, Sushi Kiyomee, S + S Hair Beauty, Express Nails and more than 50 speciality stores.
Another addition to the centre will be the brand new British pub Pig ’N’ Whistle.
The pub will feature an outdoor courtyard, both indoor and outdoor dining areas, private function areas, state-of-the-art kitchen, an extensive range of craft beer and wine on tap and a temperature controlled wine cellar.
WCP Retail Property Consultants principal Warren Cant said there was “a strong demand for large-format casual dining” in Redbank Plains.
“Redbank Plains residents want to dine out and have a good time, without needing to travel too far,” he said.
“We believe Pig ’N’ Whistle will be great for the Ipswich community.”
Construction started on the mammoth extension to the existing Redbank Plains Retail Centre on Redbank Plains Rd in October 2015.
The centre will grow almost five times in size from 5899sq m to 27,000sq m upon completion.
The design is unique, with six specific retail precincts. These include medical, casual dining, professional services and financial, general retail, large format and drive-through restaurant precincts.
Development Manager for Capital Transactions Michael Watson said while there was a lot of buzz about the new retailers, he was pleased to see the existing retailers choosing to stay.
“We are pleased to announce that while the centre is growing, all existing retailers will remain. Eleven of our 18 existing retailers will almost double in size,” he said.
Building is due to be completed in November 2016.