Melbourne’s largest provider of suburban flexible workspace and co-working, Waterman Workspaces, continues to expand its presence with the opening of two new workspaces in shopping centres: Moonee Ponds (Moonee Ponds Central) and Clayton, (M-City).
These new centres are expected to open their doors before the end of 2024, providing more opportunities for businesses to thrive in convenient and high-traffic locations.
Situated in the heart of Moonee Ponds, the newest Waterman workspace scheduled to open in September will offer the inner northern suburbs a professional workspace to meet the burgeoning demands of the area. Waterman is set to deliver state-of-the-art facilities designed to cater to the diverse range of businesses within the Moonee Ponds region. Providing access to private offices, ergonomic co-working areas, and fully-equipped meeting rooms, thoughtfully designed to foster an environment of collaboration and productivity within the space.
Founder and Managing Director, Neville Waterman, expressed his enthusiasm about the opening of Waterman Moonee Ponds.
“We are excited to bring our innovative workspace solutions to Moonee Ponds, a vibrant community with a rich business culture. Waterman’s mission is to create spaces with all the tools and resources necessary to empower businesses to succeed, and we believe this new space will be a very valuable addition to the local community.”
Mirvac’s General Manager – Retail, Alison Flemming said the partnership with Waterman Workspaces will offer the local community the convenience of working locally.
“Moonee Ponds Central is a fantastic retail space and only seven kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD – it’s an area that continues to grow and expand, including the business community,” said Flemming.
“As some businesses look to pivot to a hybrid style of working, we are thrilled to be able to partner with Waterman to offer the local community the opportunity to work in a great space, close to home. We are always looking for ways to diversify our offering across our retail spaces and this is just another example of how we can offer something different to our customers,” said Flemming.
Waterman will also open at M-City in Clayton in October 2024. The high-profile location in Clayton underscores Waterman’s unique approach to integrating flexible workspace options within shopping centres and mixed-use developments. With access to a variety of retail, dining, and entertainment options, Waterman Clayton will provide unparalleled access to a seamless blend of work and lifestyle amenities.
Neville Waterman highlighted the significance of this location in continuing to provide professional workspaces close to where people live.
“Clayton’s M-City is a dynamic integrated, retail, office, hotel and residential hub that aligns perfectly with our vision of providing fexible, convenient workspaces that offer outstanding local amenity and easy access. This centre will provide businesses with a cost-effective way to maintain premium work environments for their teams,” he said.
Property Director for Schiavello, Vito Chiodo welcomed the addition of Waterman.
“We are delighted to welcome Waterman to our M-City Community. This partnership reinforces Schiavello’s vision of creating great places and spaces for our customers and strengthens our integrated offering like no other.
“As a Melbourne property developer, Schiavello has long held a strong passion for creating world-class buildings and communities. We look forward to the introduction of Waterman to the asset and providing a new offering in our catchment,” said Chiodo.
Waterman, M-City lobby
Waterman’s network continues to expand
The announcement of Waterman Moonee Ponds and Waterman Clayton follows the recently announced Melbourne CBD workspace opening in Collins Street in 2025. This expansion strategy refects Waterman’s commitment to extending its metropolitan coverage and bringing a workspace within proximity of the majority of Melburnians.
As businesses continue to navigate turbulent economic times, the demand for flexible workspace continues to rise, with companies moving away from costly commercial leases and looking to reduce overheads while still providing a productive and professional environment for their team.
By the end of 2024, Waterman will have a network of nine workspaces across Melbourne, offering a convenient solution for people to work closer to home within vibrant, professional environments.
External research undertaken by Waterman this year revealed that the highest factors for decision-makers in office location are convenience and affordability, while for employees, it is also convenience, but more importantly reduced commute time. This data further underpins the importance of Waterman’s strategic expansion in providing cost-effective workspace solutions for businesses and their employees, close to where they live.
