By Tate Papworth
The new and improved CS Square Shopping Centre has officially opened its doors.
The $45 million upgrade boasts a host of new stores with an additional 6500 square metres of retail space.
Among the fresh new stores are Woolworths, Priceline, The Reject Shop and Pacific Smile.
The new Woolworths store will also offer a significant boost to employment for the local community, with 120 team members required.
Woolworths says the store has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Caroline Springs residents and will include artisan breads, a marketplace feel to fruit and vegetables, an extensive selection of deli products, an array of fresh seafood, an in-store sushi counter and made-to-order cakes.
Woolworths Supermarkets Victoria general manager Andrew Hall said it was one of the first Woolworths stores to trial the neighbourhood food store concept.
“Woolworths Caroline Springs marks an evolution in our journey to create a neighbourhood food store, with the needs of the local customers at the forefront of its design,” he said.
“This store is only the third of its kind in Victoria and will not only provide a great shopping experience for local customers, but also good prices on products they want, a great fresh offer and the convenience they are looking for in their busy lives.”
Parking at the centre has also been improved.
An additional 240 carparks have been added, bringing the total number of parking spaces to 1175.
The works are stage three of the centre’s upgrades with improvements to parenting facilities, internal lighting, landscaping and the centre’s general amenity already completed.
Other works to be completed this year include a new children’s play area and car wash.
CS Square centre manager Rod Kennedy said it was a major win for the community.
“With the addition of Woolworths and Priceline, plus services like dental and optometry, we have strengthened our position as one of the leading shopping destinations within the Melton area.”
Details: www.cssquare.com.au
