A recent multi-million-dollar upgrade has transformed Australia Fair’s iconic food court into a contemporary dining precinct, following stage one of its $25 million-dollar revitalisation project late last year.
Remaining untouched since 1995, the central food court area has undergone a major revamp – seeing the popular precinct progress from the cafeteria-style layout to a new floor plan featuring a mix of lounge style bench seating, stylish high bars, upgraded amenities and pendant lighting.
Upgrades to the food court commenced in early January and have just been completed. Several food outlets have opened recently to compliment the precinct’s new-look, which plays on its expansive waterfront views and reflects a contemporary coastal vibe.
Australia Fair general manager Ramon Otten said works to the main food court area were the most recent in a major phase of the Centre’s redevelopment project, ensuing the recently revitalised Scarborough Street entrance, ground floor concourse and new-look Coles. “Following on from the successful redevelopment of Coles, together with the Scarborough Street entrance and ground floor concourse, we are excited to unveil the next stage of Australia Fair’s revitalisation, being the new-look central food court,” Otten said.
“The transformation will see customers enjoy a selection of international dining options, from fresh salads, sushi and Vietnamese, as well as new furniture and facilities, as the iconic Broadwater facing food court becomes a modern dining precinct that exudes a strong coastal ambience with a contemporary new-look.”
Utilising a coastal-inspired colour palette to suit the surrounds, Otten said the new furniture incorporates a mix of timbers and bright tones complemented by feature pendant lighting and clusters of greenery throughout. For shoppers’ convenience, a variety of bench seating and phone charging stations have been installed as part of the revitalised food court’s new offerings, in addition to Free Wi-Fi, now available throughout the precinct, and four large televisions, set to air Foxtel. The ceilings of the food court have been replaced with new plasterboard and feature battens, while the amenities have also received a cosmetic refurbishment including new tiling, partitions and fixtures.
Otten said feedback from shoppers on the new Scarborough Street frontage, Coles Australia Fair and the ground floor concourse had been ‘extremely positive’, following its official unveiling in November last year. “Stage one of the revitalisation project has already been extremely well-received by our shoppers, who have provided positive feedback on the new look and feel to this part of the Centre,” Otten said. “We have carried on the same vibe through to the new-look food court, which will also complement our popular alfresco dining precinct, Australia Fair Metro. “This is in line with our commitment to improving the Centre’s overall customer experience.”
Other new food tenancies that have recently joined the Centre include, Vintage Grind, Uncle Bills, Stellar Vietnamese Street Food and U Grill.
