Woolworths has submitted an amendment proposal for its approved DA, which would see 500m2 of commercial space added to the top of building on the Terralong St side.

“We have identified a demand for commercial space – could be an office or a gym – and we think we would be able to lease it well,” Tony Pratt, Regional Development Manager of the Woolworths Group.

The extra space means it is proposed for the lift to be relocated to the Terralong St pedestrian entrance so it can service from the top level to the basement parking.

Other modifications are mostly internal to the tenancy layout to add more retail space.

Once Council approval is obtained, Mr Pratt is aiming for the the work to start in February.

“We intend to keep the supermarket trading the whole way through,” says Mr Pratt.

“We will have to stage the development, and we will share those arrangements with the community and stakeholders as it gets closer.

“There will be disruption, but we will manage it as efficiently as we can.”

A render showing the extra level on the left, from Terralong St

The back carpark and entry driveway will be included in stage 1, before the main carpark is undertaken.

“This time next year, weather permitting, we will have a brand new centre,” says Mr Pratt.

“We are really looking forward to getting it done to provide a vibrant shopping experience.”