MarketPlace Leichhardt
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MarketPlace Leichhardt also known as Leichhardt MarketPlace or Leichhardt MarketTown is a shopping center located in the Sydney Inner West
suburb of Leichhardt
. It is one of three shopping malls in the suburb.
The Center also houses a small food court
, including a Sandwich
Shop, Kebab
shop, and a Sushi
store, however there are no major fast food
brands currently operating.
During the School Holiday period, MarketTown provides Children's entertainment on the lower ground in a small auditorium
located out the front of the Target store.
within the center. These include:
The center also advertises ways consumers and shoppers can minimize their waste, and cut down on packaging, for example, encouraging shoppers to bring their own bags, instead of using plastic bags provided by the major supermarkets.
In 2010, MarketPlace introduced a recycling
scheme that allowed shoppers to recycle their plastic bottles and Aluminum can
s in a reverse-vending machine. The Center currently operates one of these machines.
Sydney Buses also operate on a regular basis past the shopping mall, with 5 major bus routes servicing the center.
MarketPlace will also be a short walking distance from Leichhardt North MLR station
which is part of the extended Metro Light Rail
line. The station will be completed in 2012, and built on the old, now disused Rozelle Branchline
of the Metropolitan Goods railway line.
Inner West (Sydney)
The Inner West is a general term which is used to describe the metropolitan area directly to the west of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia...
suburb of Leichhardt
Leichhardt, New South Wales
Leichhardt is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. Leichhardt is located 5 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district and is the administrative centre for the local government area of the Municipality of Leichhardt...
. It is one of three shopping malls in the suburb.
Major Stores
In addition to over 50 specialty stores, MarketTown Leichhardt has several major outlets.- Woolworths - Supermaket Chain
- AldiALDIALDI Einkauf GmbH & Co. oHG, doing business as ', short for "Albrecht Discount", is a discount supermarket chain based in Germany...
- Supermarket Chain - Target - Department Store
- BWSBWSBWS may mean:* BWS , an Australian liquor retailer, owned by Woolworths Limited* BWS Financial, an independent stock research firm* Barry Windsor-Smith, a British cartoonist, comics-author, and painter...
- Alcohol store - Lowes MenswearLowes MenswearLowes Menswear is an Australian menswear chain established in 1898. They primarily sell workwear, suits, clothes for larger men, and schoolwear. Lowes has recently added ladieswear, surfwear, and boyswear....
- Mens Department store - Bakers DelightBakers DelightBakers Delight is a large Australian owned bakery franchise chain with outlets in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. It was established in 1980 as a single bakery on Glenferrie Road in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Victoria. Bakers Delight has over 700 bakeries globally...
- Chain Bakery - Michel's PatisserieMichel's Patisserie- About :Michel's Patisserie is a chain of bakery-style food outlets selling cakes, pies, savouries and espresso coffee. The company is a franchise system that was founded in 1988 and is based in Australia with over 360 retail outlets in all Australian states and territories except Northern...
- Chain Bakery/Cafe
The Center also houses a small food court
Food court
A food court is generally an indoor plaza or common area within a facility that is contiguous with the counters of multiple food vendors and provides a common area for self-serve dining. Food courts may be found in shopping malls and airports, and in various regions may be a standalone development...
, including a Sandwich
Sandwich
A sandwich is a food item, typically consisting of two or more slices of :bread with one or more fillings between them, or one slice of bread with a topping or toppings, commonly called an open sandwich. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food, typically taken to work or school, or...
Shop, Kebab
Kebab
Kebab is a wide variety of meat dishes originating in Middle East and later on adopted by the Middle East, and Asia Minor, and now found worldwide. In English, kebab with no qualification generally refers more specifically to shish kebab served on the skewer...
shop, and a Sushi
Sushi
is a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients . Neta and forms of sushi presentation vary, but the ingredient which all sushi have in common is shari...
store, however there are no major fast food
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
brands currently operating.
During the School Holiday period, MarketTown provides Children's entertainment on the lower ground in a small auditorium
Auditorium
An auditorium is a room built to enable an audience to hear and watch performances at venues such as theatres. For movie theaters, the number of auditoriums is expressed as the number of screens.- Etymology :...
located out the front of the Target store.
Sustainability
MarketPlace has also implemented several new way to bring about the use of sustainable energySustainable energy
Sustainable energy is the provision of energy that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainable energy sources include all renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectricity, solar energy, wind energy, wave power, geothermal...
within the center. These include:
- Installation of Solar Panels to supply the restrooms.
- Upgrade all mall lighting to energy efficiant globes, marketing ways to assist in reduced power, energy and water costs.
- Requiring all new retailers store fitouts to comply with best practice standards for recycling, lighting, power, water and waste management.
The center also advertises ways consumers and shoppers can minimize their waste, and cut down on packaging, for example, encouraging shoppers to bring their own bags, instead of using plastic bags provided by the major supermarkets.
In 2010, MarketPlace introduced a recycling
Recycling
Recycling is processing used materials into new products to prevent waste of potentially useful materials, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, reduce air pollution and water pollution by reducing the need for "conventional" waste disposal, and lower greenhouse...
scheme that allowed shoppers to recycle their plastic bottles and Aluminum can
Aluminum can
An aluminum can, or can, is a container for packaging made primarily of aluminum .They are commonly used for foods and beverages but also for products such as oil, chemicals, and other liquids. The common 12-ounce size can weighs 15 grams when empty.-Usage:Use of aluminum in cans began in 1957...
s in a reverse-vending machine. The Center currently operates one of these machines.
Transport
MarketPlace Leichhardt has underground and above ground parking facilities, with roughly 500 parking spaces located underneath the mall. Another 100 or so are located above the mall, on the roof. As of 2011 Parking is currently free.Sydney Buses also operate on a regular basis past the shopping mall, with 5 major bus routes servicing the center.
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.
MarketPlace will also be a short walking distance from Leichhardt North MLR station
Leichhardt North MLR station
Leichhardt North MLR station is a planned light rail stop on the Metro Light Rail line in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The stop is located parallel to City West Link Road and adjacent to Francis Street and Darley Road in the suburb of Leichhardt, and is planned for completion in 2012...
which is part of the extended Metro Light Rail
Metro Light Rail
The Metro Light Rail is the only currently operating light rail line in Sydney. The line opened on 31 August 1997, mostly along the route of an unused goods railway line, to serve the redeveloped inner-city areas of Darling Harbour, Ultimo and Pyrmont, and was extended in 2000 to serve some of...
line. The station will be completed in 2012, and built on the old, now disused Rozelle Branchline
Rozelle, New South Wales
Rozelle is a suburb in the inner west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is located 4 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Leichhardt....
of the Metropolitan Goods railway line.
External links
- Norton Plaza - MarketTown Leichhardt's nearest rival Shopping Mall, located on Norton Street in Leichhardt.
- Italian Forum (Leichhardt) - A large Roman Style forum, also located on Norton Street.
- MarketPlace Leichhardt Website