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The City of Kingston is home to many small shopping centres that contribute to the local economy and vibrant atmosphere of our City. Small shopping centres refer to strip shopping areas that have a mix of convenience retail, services and offices. They play an important social and economic role for communities in local areas, providing meeting places for nearby residents and encouraging community loyalty and support for local businesses.
Background information
The impact of COVID-19 has seen many Kingston residents rediscover their local small shopping centres and nearby traders. This in turn has led to a significant increase in the number of enquiries for streetscape and amenity improvements from both residents and business owners.
In order to respond to future requests, Council is developing the Small Shopping Centres Improvement Plan to provide a framework that will help prioritise investment proposals in small shopping centres.
Council is seeking community input and gathering information on 38 small shopping centres in Kingston (see list below). The feedback will assist with Council's audit assessment of existing conditions within each small shopping centre and help identify and prioritise potential improvements that will inform the Plan.
*The following shopping precincts are not included in the Plan; small shopping centres with less than four businesses; shopping centres confirmed for level crossing removal works; Major Activity Centres of Moorabbin, Highett, Southland, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordialloc and Chelsea; and privately owned shopping centres.
An update on improving Kingston's small shopping centres
Thank you to everyone who let us know how you use your local small shopping centre and shared your thoughts on its appearance and function. Your input, along with an assessment of each centre's condition, has helped develop a priority list for future improvements.
Fourteen small shopping centres have been identified for maintenance improvements starting this month, with further upgrades (which could include improvements to street furniture) to commence in these centres later this year.
Beach Road Shopping Centre, Mentone
Nepean Highway Shopping Centre (Mentone Junction), Mentone
Nepean Highway/Wimborne Avenue Shopping Centre, Chelsea
Lower Dandenong Road Shopping Centre, Mentone
Laura Street Shopping Centre, Aspendale
Centre Road/Clayton Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Springs Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Kingston Road Shopping Centre, Heatherton
Wells Road Shopping Centre, Chelsea Heights
Old Dandenong Shopping Centre, Oakleigh South
Warrigal Road/Centre Road Shopping Centre, Oakleigh South
Coolac Street Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Chesterville Road Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Chapel Road Shopping Centre, Moorabbin
A further six centres have been identified for major upgrades in future years, with the first project (Charman Road, Mentone) to commence the design phase shortly.
Charman Road, Mentone (corner of Balcombe Road)
Thames Promenade Shopping Centre, Chelsea Heights
Edithvale Shopping Centre, Edithvale
Cavanagh Street Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Warrigal Road Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Centre Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Further consultation will occur later this year with the local traders and community regarding these projects.
The City of Kingston is home to many small shopping centres that contribute to the local economy and vibrant atmosphere of our City. Small shopping centres refer to strip shopping areas that have a mix of convenience retail, services and offices. They play an important social and economic role for communities in local areas, providing meeting places for nearby residents and encouraging community loyalty and support for local businesses.
Background information
The impact of COVID-19 has seen many Kingston residents rediscover their local small shopping centres and nearby traders. This in turn has led to a significant increase in the number of enquiries for streetscape and amenity improvements from both residents and business owners.
In order to respond to future requests, Council is developing the Small Shopping Centres Improvement Plan to provide a framework that will help prioritise investment proposals in small shopping centres.
Council is seeking community input and gathering information on 38 small shopping centres in Kingston (see list below). The feedback will assist with Council's audit assessment of existing conditions within each small shopping centre and help identify and prioritise potential improvements that will inform the Plan.
*The following shopping precincts are not included in the Plan; small shopping centres with less than four businesses; shopping centres confirmed for level crossing removal works; Major Activity Centres of Moorabbin, Highett, Southland, Cheltenham, Mentone, Mordialloc and Chelsea; and privately owned shopping centres.
An update on improving Kingston's small shopping centres
Thank you to everyone who let us know how you use your local small shopping centre and shared your thoughts on its appearance and function. Your input, along with an assessment of each centre's condition, has helped develop a priority list for future improvements.
Fourteen small shopping centres have been identified for maintenance improvements starting this month, with further upgrades (which could include improvements to street furniture) to commence in these centres later this year.
Beach Road Shopping Centre, Mentone
Nepean Highway Shopping Centre (Mentone Junction), Mentone
Nepean Highway/Wimborne Avenue Shopping Centre, Chelsea
Lower Dandenong Road Shopping Centre, Mentone
Laura Street Shopping Centre, Aspendale
Centre Road/Clayton Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Springs Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Kingston Road Shopping Centre, Heatherton
Wells Road Shopping Centre, Chelsea Heights
Old Dandenong Shopping Centre, Oakleigh South
Warrigal Road/Centre Road Shopping Centre, Oakleigh South
Coolac Street Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Chesterville Road Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Chapel Road Shopping Centre, Moorabbin
A further six centres have been identified for major upgrades in future years, with the first project (Charman Road, Mentone) to commence the design phase shortly.
Charman Road, Mentone (corner of Balcombe Road)
Thames Promenade Shopping Centre, Chelsea Heights
Edithvale Shopping Centre, Edithvale
Cavanagh Street Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Warrigal Road Shopping Centre, Cheltenham
Centre Road Shopping Centre, Clayton South
Further consultation will occur later this year with the local traders and community regarding these projects.
We would like to know how you use your local small shopping centre and your thoughts about its appearance, function, and improvements. The information will be used to inform a plan that identifies and prioritises investment proposals in the small shopping centres.
This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Personal information provided by you will be collected for the purpose of considering this matter or any other directly related municipal purpose. The personal information will not be disclosed to any other external party without your consent, unless required or authorised by law. You may apply to access, or seek amendment of, your personal information by contacting Council on 1300 653 356 or by email info@kingston.vic.gov.au.
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Page last updated: 10 Mar 2023, 11:34 AM
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