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Harvey Norman centre opens

Posted Date: 15/11/2012

By Inside Retail

The new landmark Maroochydore Homemaker Centre has opened its doors to shoppers on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

“Opening day trade was beyond our expectations with nearly 4000 customers through the doors and retailers very positive about their sales performance,” said Jennifer Ellis, Centre Manager.

Developed by Harvey Norman, the $130 million development began construction in April 2011. The centre opened for trade n Monday and will host a day of opening celebrations on Saturday.

It is the largest new retail project of its kind on the Sunshine Coast and includes Harvey Norman, Harvey Norman Big Buys, Domayne (first store on Sunshine Coast), Nick Scali (first store on Sunshine Coast), Joyce Mayne, Next Byte, The Outdoor Furniture Specialists, HomeArt, Rugs A Million, Dollar Tree, Sleepy’s, Global Living Furniture, Plush and Good Life Health Club.

The centre features retail showrooms totaling more than 32,785sqm, 5000sqm of first floor commercial space, 900 undercover parking spaces, and lift access.

The construction project involved the pouring of approximately 45,000 cubic metres of concrete; more than 1000 tonnes of structural steel and 200km of electrical cabling that would span the distance from the Sunshine Coast to Surfers Paradise.

The Maroochydore Homemaker Centre will be managed by national specialists retail services McKenzie Hall.

Keywords: Harvey Norman, Sunshine Coast

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