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TROPIC • COVER STORY

The city’s premier shopping centre has
stood the test of time. First opened in
1997, Cairns Central has led the way as
a retail, fashion and community hub Our vision to give
for nearly a quarter of a century. Now, customers exceptional
the Centre is ready to enter an exciting
new phase with the completion of a $60 shopping experiences that
million redevelopment. reflect Cairns’ vibrant and
The impressive project arrived at
the ideal time for Cairns as the city diverse community
emerges from a tough year due to the
COVID-19 pandemic. The investment Christie-Lee
Jackson
and job creation has delivered a vital
economic boost for the Far North –
not to mention the expanded fashion,
dining and retail outlets for locals and playground is set to open in February.
tourists alike. As part of the redevelopment, the
A key focal point of the redevelopment Centre has also introduced a new
is the launch of the Food Hall, featuring ticketless parking system, with cutting-
a range of new dine-in, takeaway and edge technology using licence plate
fresh produce options from Asian street recognition for a seamless enter and
food to European deli-style options exit process without the need for a
and more in between. Add in a new ticket. Importantly, Cairns Central will “This is an exciting milestone, not only
BWS, fresh food grocer and butchery continue to support the community as for Cairns Central, but also for the Far
plus a new Woolworths – due to open it has done over the past two decades, North region. The response has already
early next year – and the Food Hall will with initiatives such as the Fashion been positive, with customers eager to
become the new go-to destination for Incubator, Face Of Cairns Central experience our new offering,“ Christie-
foodies. A new vehicle express ramp competition, Self-Love Festival, and Lee told Tropic. “We’re looking forward
means that customers have convenient contributions to Mainie, Project to seeing customers’ expressions when
and direct access to the fresh food Booyah, AFL Cape York House, the we unveil our redevelopment that
market hall. Great Barrier Reef Foundation delivers on our vision to give customers
For local fashionistas, the new- and more. exceptional shopping experiences that
look Myer will feature a complete Cairns Central Centre Manager reflect Cairns’ vibrant and diverse
refurbishment across a larger, single Christie-Lee Jackson described community. The new offer will cement
floor of approximately 7,500sqm. Kids the completion of the $60 million our position as the largest and leading
won’t miss out in the redevelopment redevelopment as a major milestone for shopping centre in Tropical Far North
either – a new indoor children’s the Centre and for Cairns. Queensland.”

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