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{{infobox shopping mall
| shopping_mall_name = Highpoint Shopping Centre
| name = Highpoint Shopping Centre
| image = Highpoint logo.png
| logo = Highpoint logo.png
| logo_width = 110px
| caption = Highpoint Logo
| image = Spine Roof of highpoint shopping centre, melbourne australia.jpg
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| location = [[Maribyrnong, Victoria|Maribyrnong]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]
| caption = Interior view of section added during redevelopment in 2013
| opening_date = 1975
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| location = [[Maribyrnong, Victoria]], Australia
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| developer = [[GPT Group]]
| opening_date = {{Start date and age|1975|9|df=yes}}
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| number_of_stores = 500<ref>[http://www.highpoint.com.au/storelist.aspx?urlkey=store_directory Highpoint store directory] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216194405/http://www.highpoint.com.au/storelist.aspx?urlkey=store_directory |date=16 February 2011 }}</ref>
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| developer = [[GPT Group]]
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| number_of_anchors = 7
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| number_of_stores = 500<ref>[http://www.highpoint.com.au/storelist.aspx?urlkey=store_directory Highpoint store directory] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110216194405/http://www.highpoint.com.au/storelist.aspx?urlkey=store_directory |date=16 February 2011 }}</ref>
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| floor_area = 156,000 m²<ref name=expand2011>{{cite web |url= http://www.theage.com.au/business/djs-to-anchor-highpoints-300m-revamp-20110223-1b5oi.html |title=DJs to anchor Highpoint's $300m revamp |publisher=Fairfax |work= The Age | first =Philip | last = Hopkins |date= 24 February 2011 |accessdate=19 March 2011 |location=Melbourne}}</ref>
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| number_of_anchors = 7
| manager = GPT Group
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| floor_area = {{cvt|156,000|sqm}}<ref name=expand2011>{{cite web |url= http://www.theage.com.au/business/djs-to-anchor-highpoints-300m-revamp-20110223-1b5oi.html |title=DJs to anchor Highpoint's $300m revamp |publisher=Fairfax |work= The Age | first =Philip | last = Hopkins |date= 24 February 2011 |access-date=19 March 2011 |location=Melbourne}}</ref>
| owner = GPT Group
| parking = over 6,200
| manager = GPT Group
| floors = 4
| owner = GPT Group
| parking = over 6,200
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| website = {{URL|www.highpoint.com.au}}
| floors = 4
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| website = {{URL|www.highpoint.com.au}}
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[[File:Highpoint Shopping Centre (2).jpg|thumb|250px|Interior of Highpoint Shopping Centre]]
'''Highpoint Shopping Centre''' is a [[shopping centre]] located in [[Maribyrnong, Victoria|Maribyrnong]], in the western suburbs of [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria, Australia]].


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Highpoint is Victoria's third largest shopping centre and the [[List of largest shopping centres in Australia|fifth largest in Australia]], with an annual turnover of $778 million and over 15 million shoppers visiting each year.<ref name=expand2011 /> It is the largest shopping centre serving Melbourne's western and north western suburbs, an area with a population of at least half a million people.
'''Highpoint Shopping Centre''' is a super regional [[shopping centre]] located in [[Maribyrnong, Victoria]], in the western suburbs of [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]] and is the fourth largest shopping centre in [[Australia]]. The centre has 500 stores including a four-level [[Myer]] department store, a two-level [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]] department store, [[Harris Scarfe]], [[Target (Australia)|Target]], [[Big W (Australia)|Big W]], [[Zara (retailer)|Zara]], [[UNIQLO]], [[Sephora]], [[Woolworths (supermarkets)|Woolworths]] supermarket, [[Best & Less]], [[JB Hi-Fi]] and [[Hoyts]] cinemas and a [[IMAX#Digital IMAX|Digital IMAX]] theatre.

In 2011 Highpoint underwent a two-year $300 million two-stage redevelopment which added 100 new stores.

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Highpoint is Victoria's second largest shopping centre and the third largest in Australia boasting 500 stores, with an annual turnover of $778 million and over 15 million shoppers visiting each year.<ref name=expand2011 /> It is the largest shopping centre serving Melbourne's western and north western suburbs, an area with a population of at least half a million people.


== History ==
== History ==
Highpoint is built on a hill which looks out over the [[Maribyrnong River]] to Melbourne's [[Central business district|CBD]], hence its name. An anti-aircraft battery operated on the site during [[World War II]] for protection of the surrounding military bases and ammunition works in Maidstone and Maribyrnong.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}
Highpoint is built on a hill which looks out over the [[Maribyrnong River]] to Melbourne's [[Central business district|CBD]], hence its name. An anti-aircraft battery operated on the site during [[World War II]] for protection of the surrounding military bases and ammunition works in Maidstone and Maribyrnong.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}


The 50-acre site was previously a quarry, as can be seen by the quarry cliff face walls of the lower carparks. The land was sold by the [[City of Essendon]] for $1.85 million in April 1971, with permission required also from the [[City of Sunshine]] as the quarry was also located in that local government area.<ref name= fourty>{{cite news |date=1 March 2011 | title = Centre's high point | first = Allan | last = Murphy | newspaper = Moonee Valley Weekly |publisher= Fairfax| pages = 14 }}</ref>
The 50-acre site was previously a quarry, as can be seen by the quarry cliff face walls of the lower carparks. The land was sold by the [[City of Essendon]] for $1.85 million in April 1971, with permission required also from the [[City of Sunshine]] as the quarry was also located in that local government area.<ref name= fourty>{{cite news |date = 1 March 2011 | title = Centre's high point | first = Allan | last = Murphy | newspaper = Moonee Valley Weekly |publisher = Fairfax| pages = 14 }}</ref>

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Highpoint West opened in September 1975. Built by Development Underwriting Ltd. for $12,000,000.<ref name="starweekly.com.au">{{cite web | url=http://www.starweekly.com.au/classifieds/from-the-archives/ | title=Unknown}}{{Dead link|date=March 2024 | fix-attempted=yes}}</ref>


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Named originally "Westland" to fit in with other shopping centres, [[Northland Shopping Centre|Northland]], etc.,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.universalconcretepumping.com.au/attachments/highpoint_shopping_centre.pdf |title=Highpoint Shopping Centre – Maribyrnong, VICTORIA |access-date=5 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706113009/http://www.universalconcretepumping.com.au/attachments/highpoint_shopping_centre.pdf |archive-date=6 July 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> it opened as "Highpoint West".<ref name="starweekly.com.au"/> It was later renamed "Highpoint City", and then just "Highpoint".
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Highpoint West opened on September, 1975. Built by Development Underwriting Ltd. for $12,000,000.<ref>http://www.starweekly.com.au/classifieds/from-the-archives/</ref>


===Redevelopment===
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Named originally "Westland" to fit in with other shopping centres, Northland, etc., <ref>http://www.universalconcretepumping.com.au/attachments/highpoint_shopping_centre.pdf</ref> it opened as "Highpoint West"<ref>http://www.starweekly.com.au/classifieds/from-the-archives/</ref>. It was later renamed "Highpoint City", and then just "Highpoint".
====2011 - 2013====
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The most recent rounds of expansion and redevelopment occurred in two stages, commencing in March 2011.<ref name = highpoint_development/> An additional 30,000 m<sup>2</sup> was added including the first David Jones department store in Melbourne's western suburbs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/business-old/m-makeover-for-highpoint-shopping-centre/story-e6frg9gx-1226010995913 | first=Katherine | last=Jimenez | title=$300m makeover for Highpoint shopping centre | date=24 February 2011 | work=Australian | publisher =News | access-date= 14 March 2013}}</ref> Expansions, over two levels, incorporated traffic flow improvements, an additional 1,000 car spaces and 100 extra speciality retailers. The first stage of the redevelopment opened 18 October 2012 included a new Woolworths as well as a Fresh Food Market, and an improved car park with "Park Assist" technology. The second stage opened on 14 March 2013 including the David Jones store over two levels, an [[Apple Store]], Australia's 2nd Samsung Experience store, a Topshop clothing store (now closed and replaced by Uniqlo) and a Zara clothing store along with 98 specialty stores and an extra 1,000 car spaces. One of the redevelopments aims was to improve the centre's sustainability.<ref name = highpoint_development>{{Cite web |url=http://www.highpoint.com.au/content.aspx?urlkey=highpoint_development |title=Highpoint Shopping Centre > Highpoint Development |access-date=21 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111006085024/http://highpoint.com.au/content.aspx?urlkey=highpoint_development |archive-date=6 October 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Redevelopment 2011 - 2013 ===
====Highpoint Urban Village plan====
In 2021, GPT approved the Highpoint Urban Village plan, a development plan for an [[urban village]] composed of a mixture of residential and commercial uses, community facilities, green open spaces and provision for additional retail.<ref name="StarWeekly">{{cite news|last=Magennis|first=Molly|title=Highpoint development plan approved|url=https://maribyrnonghobsonsbay.starweekly.com.au/news/highpoint-development-plan-approved/|access-date=8 July 2022|work=Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly|date=20 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Thirty-year plan to transform Melbourne's Highpoint and surrounds|url=https://architectureau.com/articles/thiry-year-plan-to-transform-melbournes-highpoint-and-surrounds/|publisher=ArchitectureAU|access-date=8 July 2022|date=16 September 2021}}</ref> The 30-year plan includes proposals for a new {{convert|2800|m2|sqft|adj=on}} library and community hub, new green space including a new town plaza, around 3,000 new dwellings, bus interchange upgrades and the construction of commercial and retail spaces.<ref name="StarWeekly"/><ref>{{cite web|title=Highpoint Urban Village Development Plan|url=https://www.highpoint.com.au/Upload/Highpoint/Development/Highpoint-Urban-Village-FAQ.pdf|publisher=The GPT Group|access-date=8 July 2022}}</ref>
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The most recent rounds of expansion and redevelopment occurred in two stages, commencing in March 2011.<ref name = highpoint_development/> An additional 30,000 m² was added including the first David Jones department store in Melbourne's western suburbs.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/archive/business-old/m-makeover-for-highpoint-shopping-centre/story-e6frg9gx-1226010995913 | first=Katherine | last=Jimenez | title=$300m makeover for Highpoint shopping centre | date=24 February 2011 | work=Australian | publisher =News | accessdate= 14 March 2013}}</ref> Expansions, over two levels, incorporated traffic flow improvements, an additional 1,000 car spaces and 100 extra speciality retailers. The first stage of the redevelopment opened 18 October 2012 included a new Woolworths as well as a Fresh Food Market, and an improved car park with "Park Assist" technology. The second stage opened on 14 March 2013 including the David Jones store over two levels, an [[Apple Store]], Australia's 2nd Samsung Experience store, a Topshop clothing store (now closed and replaced by Uniqlo) and a Zara clothing store along with 98 specialty stores and an extra 1,000 car spaces. One of the redevelopments aims was to improve the centre's sustainability.<ref name = highpoint_development>http://www.highpoint.com.au/content.aspx?urlkey=highpoint_development</ref>


== Ownership ==
== Ownership ==
Until 2006, Highpoint was wholly owned by Melbourne's Besen family (also owners of the [[Sussan]] retail chain). In March 2006, the GPT (General Property Trust) Group purchased a 50% stake and management rights in the centre for about [[Australian dollar|A$]]621.2 million.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/GPT-to-acquire-50-of-Highpoint/2006/03/20/1142703253870.html GPT to acquire 50% of Highpoint], ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 20 March 2006.</ref>
Until 2006, Highpoint was wholly owned by Melbourne's Besen family (also owners of the [[Sussan]] retail chain). In March 2006, the GPT (General Property Trust) Group purchased a 50% stake and management rights in the centre for about [[Australian dollar|A$]]621.2 million.<ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/Business/GPT-to-acquire-50-of-Highpoint/2006/03/20/1142703253870.html GPT to acquire 50% of Highpoint], ''Sydney Morning Herald'', 20 March 2006.</ref>
In September 2017, GPT bought the remaining 50% of Highpoint for $680 million. The Highpoint complex was independently valuded at $2.3 billion in late 2016.<ref>https://www.realestatesource.com.au/gpt-seizes-full-control-highpoint-paying-680m-final-25-share.html</ref>
In September 2017, GPT bought the remaining 50% of Highpoint for $680 million. The Highpoint complex was independently valued at $2.3 billion in late 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.realestatesource.com.au/gpt-seizes-full-control-highpoint-paying-680m-final-25-share.html|title = GPT seizes full control of Highpoint, paying $680m for final 25% share|date = 31 July 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{official website|www.highpoint.com.au}}
*{{official website|www.highpoint.com.au}}
**[http://www.accessibility.com.au/melbourne/shopping/highpoint.htm accessibility.com.au - Highpoint Shopping Centre] Disability information resource reports on accessibility of this shopping centre for users of wheelchairs or baby strollers.
**[https://web.archive.org/web/20061108034300/http://www.accessibility.com.au/melbourne/shopping/highpoint.htm accessibility.com.au - Highpoint Shopping Centre] Disability information resource reports on accessibility of this shopping centre for users of wheelchairs or baby strollers.
*[http://www.steel.org.au/docs/82Vic_TAS_Awards_Winners_2006.pdf Australian Steel Institute Steel Design Awards - 2006 - Highpoint Shopping Centre - Southern Extension] Discusses how steel trusses were used for a complex dome structure in this building extension. This was the winner in the "small project" category.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20061004224331/http://www.steel.org.au/docs/82Vic_TAS_Awards_Winners_2006.pdf Australian Steel Institute Steel Design Awards - 2006 - Highpoint Shopping Centre - Southern Extension] Discusses how steel trusses were used for a complex dome structure in this building extension. This was the winner in the "small project" category.


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Latest revision as of 14:13, 26 November 2024

Highpoint Shopping Centre
Highpoint Shopping Centre logo
Interior view of section added during redevelopment in 2013
Map
LocationMaribyrnong, Victoria, Australia
Opening dateSeptember 1975; 49 years ago (1975-09)
DeveloperGPT Group
ManagementGPT Group
OwnerGPT Group
No. of stores and services500[1]
No. of anchor tenants7
Total retail floor area156,000 m2 (1,680,000 sq ft)[2]
No. of floors4
Parkingover 6,200
Websitewww.highpoint.com.au
Interior of Highpoint Shopping Centre

Highpoint Shopping Centre is a shopping centre located in Maribyrnong, in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Highpoint is Victoria's third largest shopping centre and the fifth largest in Australia, with an annual turnover of $778 million and over 15 million shoppers visiting each year.[2] It is the largest shopping centre serving Melbourne's western and north western suburbs, an area with a population of at least half a million people.

History

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Highpoint is built on a hill which looks out over the Maribyrnong River to Melbourne's CBD, hence its name. An anti-aircraft battery operated on the site during World War II for protection of the surrounding military bases and ammunition works in Maidstone and Maribyrnong.[citation needed]

The 50-acre site was previously a quarry, as can be seen by the quarry cliff face walls of the lower carparks. The land was sold by the City of Essendon for $1.85 million in April 1971, with permission required also from the City of Sunshine as the quarry was also located in that local government area.[3]

Highpoint West opened in September 1975. Built by Development Underwriting Ltd. for $12,000,000.[4]

Named originally "Westland" to fit in with other shopping centres, Northland, etc.,[5] it opened as "Highpoint West".[4] It was later renamed "Highpoint City", and then just "Highpoint".

Redevelopment

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2011 - 2013

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The most recent rounds of expansion and redevelopment occurred in two stages, commencing in March 2011.[6] An additional 30,000 m2 was added including the first David Jones department store in Melbourne's western suburbs.[7] Expansions, over two levels, incorporated traffic flow improvements, an additional 1,000 car spaces and 100 extra speciality retailers. The first stage of the redevelopment opened 18 October 2012 included a new Woolworths as well as a Fresh Food Market, and an improved car park with "Park Assist" technology. The second stage opened on 14 March 2013 including the David Jones store over two levels, an Apple Store, Australia's 2nd Samsung Experience store, a Topshop clothing store (now closed and replaced by Uniqlo) and a Zara clothing store along with 98 specialty stores and an extra 1,000 car spaces. One of the redevelopments aims was to improve the centre's sustainability.[6]

Highpoint Urban Village plan

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In 2021, GPT approved the Highpoint Urban Village plan, a development plan for an urban village composed of a mixture of residential and commercial uses, community facilities, green open spaces and provision for additional retail.[8][9] The 30-year plan includes proposals for a new 2,800-square-metre (30,000 sq ft) library and community hub, new green space including a new town plaza, around 3,000 new dwellings, bus interchange upgrades and the construction of commercial and retail spaces.[8][10]

Ownership

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Until 2006, Highpoint was wholly owned by Melbourne's Besen family (also owners of the Sussan retail chain). In March 2006, the GPT (General Property Trust) Group purchased a 50% stake and management rights in the centre for about A$621.2 million.[11] In September 2017, GPT bought the remaining 50% of Highpoint for $680 million. The Highpoint complex was independently valued at $2.3 billion in late 2016.[12]

References

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  1. ^ Highpoint store directory Archived 16 February 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Hopkins, Philip (24 February 2011). "DJs to anchor Highpoint's $300m revamp". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
  3. ^ Murphy, Allan (1 March 2011). "Centre's high point". Moonee Valley Weekly. Fairfax. p. 14.
  4. ^ a b "Unknown".[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Highpoint Shopping Centre – Maribyrnong, VICTORIA" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 July 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2011.
  6. ^ a b "Highpoint Shopping Centre > Highpoint Development". Archived from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2011.
  7. ^ Jimenez, Katherine (24 February 2011). "$300m makeover for Highpoint shopping centre". Australian. News. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
  8. ^ a b Magennis, Molly (20 December 2021). "Highpoint development plan approved". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Thirty-year plan to transform Melbourne's Highpoint and surrounds". ArchitectureAU. 16 September 2021. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Highpoint Urban Village Development Plan" (PDF). The GPT Group. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  11. ^ GPT to acquire 50% of Highpoint, Sydney Morning Herald, 20 March 2006.
  12. ^ "GPT seizes full control of Highpoint, paying $680m for final 25% share". 31 July 2017.
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