Rockdale Plaza
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Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
managed by City Freeholds Pty. Ltd. in Rockdale
Rockdale, New South Wales
Rockdale is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Rockdale is located 13 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area...
, a suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
of Sydney
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
, New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. It features a number of major retailers and about 50 specialty shops. The address of Rockdale Plaza is 616 Princes Highway
Princes Highway
The Princes Highway extends from Sydney to Port Augusta via the coast through the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, a distance of 1941 km or 1898 km via the former alignments of the highway ....
, Rockdale.
Major Stores:
- Big WBig WBig W is one of the largest chain of discount department stores in Australia, with over 150 stores. It is a division of Woolworths Limited, the second largest retailer in Australia. Its main competitors are Kmart and Target, both owned by Wesfarmers....
, discount department store, Including a Pet Centre - Bing LeeBing LeeBing Lee is an Australian retailing company, a chain of superstores specializing in consumer electronics, computer and telecommunication goods. Bing Lee is the largest privately-held electrical retail business in New South Wales with 41 stores and a turnover of about $490 million...
electrical appliance store - Dick Smith ElectronicsDick Smith ElectronicsDick Smith is an international electronics retailer, founded in 1968 by Richard "Dick" Smith. Today, it is a subsidiary of Woolworths Limited, incorporating Tandy, and the remaining Dick Smith Powerhouse Stores...
- FranklinsFranklinsFranklins is a discount supermarket chain selling packaged groceries and perishables throughout New South Wales, Australia. It owns the No Frills brand of generic products, promoted by their mascot, "Red Sock". It is known as "Australia's Original Discount Grocer"...
supermarket - ChickenFeedChickenfeedChickenfeed is a crime novella by English writer Minette Walters, published as part of the "Quick Reads", designed to promote literacy through short, simply written and fast moving stories.-Synopsis:...
- Homeart
- PricelinePriceline (Australia)Priceline is a health and beauty retailer with stores in every state and territory in Australia. The Priceline brand has two store types; a traditional Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy. As of March 2010 there were over 330 Priceline branded stores throughout Australia...
- Rebel Sport
- RTARoads and Traffic AuthorityThe Roads and Traffic Authority is a former New South Wales government agency that was responsible for major road infrastructure, licensing of drivers, and registration of motor vehicles. The RTA directly managed State roads and provided funding to local councils for regional and local roads...
motor registry - Woolworths supermarket
- EB Games Video Game Retailer
Cafés and Food Court:
- Gloria Jean'sGloria Jean'sGloria Jean's Coffees is an Australian owned global specialty coffee company that has opened more than 1,000 coffee houses across 39 markets worldwide, including over 460 in Australia.-History:...
coffees - 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...
- Donut KingDonut KingDonut King is Australia's biggest doughnut franchise, based in Southport, Queensland.-History:The Donut King chain was founded in 1981 in Sydney, and is currently managed, under license, by the Southport-based Retail Food Group Limited...
- Asia's Food takeaway
- McDonald'sMcDonald'sMcDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
Express - Ogalo
- Sandwich Stack
- SubwaySubway (restaurant)Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
- Toros Kebab
Fresh Food & Grocers:
- Baker's Delight
- Boost JuiceBoost JuiceBoost Juice Bars is an international chain of retail outlets that specialize in selling fruit juice. Boost Juice Bars was formed in 2000 with the first store located in Adelaide, South Australia...
Bar - Miles Fresh Food Market
- Seafood World
- Sonny's Butchery
- T & J Asian Mini Mart
Fashion:
- Azar Menswear
- Bags and Luggage Direct
- Crossroads
- Divani
- Jeans West
- Lowes
- Millers Fashion ClubMiller's RetailMiller's Retail Ltd. is an Australian company that is one of the country's largest retailers. It is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and had a market capitalisation of $360 million as at March, 2006....
- Payless Shoes
- Williams The Shoemen
- SES
Specialty shops:
- In Style Hair
- AllphonesAllphonesAllphones is an Australian based company which begun in Mile End, South Australia in 1989. Allphones entered NSW in 2001 there are now over 170 stores in Australia, making it Australia’s largest independent Mobile Phone Retailer....
- C.T.C.
- Woolworths LiquorWoolworths LimitedWoolworths Limited is a major Australian company with extensive retail interest throughout Australia and New Zealand. It is the:* largest retail company in Australia and New Zealand by market capitalisation and sales...
- Homeart
- House
- Just Cuts
- GNC Live Well
- Pulse Pharmacy
- Excel Jewellers
- GoldmarkGoldmarkGoldmark can refer to:*German Goldmark, coinage of the German Empire*Karl Goldmark , composer*Rubin Goldmark, composer*Peter Carl Goldmark, scientist and inventor*Peter J. Goldmark, rancher, geneticist and politician...
- TelstraTelstraTelstra Corporation Limited is an Australian telecommunications and media company, building and operating telecommunications networks and marketing voice, mobile, internet access and pay television products and services....
Shop - Voice Tech Communications
Services:
- Bright Hand Car Wash
- Extra Care Dry Cleaners
- Gigino Fashion Studio (Tailor)
- Mr John's Shoe Repairs & Keycutting
- OPSMOPSMOPSM is the largest retailer of eye glasses in Australia and New Zealand, with locations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia as well. The company was founded in Sydney in 1932, and publicly listed in 1953. Italian eyewear giant Luxottica acquired a controlling interest in 2003...
- Rockdale Plaza Newsagency
- Flight CentreFlight CentreFlight Centre Limited is Australia's largest travel agent. It is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of $1.145 billion as at March 2006. It has over 1500 stores in nine different countries with over 8000 staff.-History:...
- Ashton Medical Practice
- Tony Ferguson Weight Loss Centre
- Sydney Credit Union
Occasional Childcare Centre
The Rockdale Plaza Childcare facility offers permanent, part-time and occasional care. The ultra modern centre is a joint partnership initiative between Rockdale City Council and Comunicare Sydney.
The centre also has ATMs for the Commonwealth Bank and St George Bank.
Transport
Rockdale plaza has convenient access for cars, buses and taxis. Rockdale Plaza has an underground carpark, accessible from the Princes Highway or from Rockdale Plaza Drive. The closest station to Rockdale Plaza is Rockdale railway station, which is about a 10-minute walk, or about a two-minute bus journey.The bus stop and taxi stand are directly outside the entrance on Rockdale Plaza Drive.
- Sydney Buses route 475 provides services to Brighton-Le-SandsBrighton-Le-Sands, New South WalesBrighton-Le-Sands , is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Brighton-Le-Sands is located 13 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, on the western shore of Botany Bay...
via Rockdale railway station, New South Wales|Rockdale]] Station, BanksiaBanksia, New South WalesBanksia is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Banksia is located 12 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Rockdale and is part of the St George area....
, KyeemaghKyeemagh, New South WalesKyeemagh is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kyeemagh is located 12 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district, on the western shore of Botany Bay. Kyeemagh is in the local government area of the City of Rockdale and is part of the St George...
, while route 476 provides services from Rockdale Station to a Dolls PointDolls Point, New South WalesDolls Point is a small suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Dolls Point is located 17km south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Dolls Point is in the local government area of the City of Rockdale.Dolls Point takes its name...
ia Rockdale Plaza and Kogarah railway station while 477 extends this service to Westfield MirandaWestfield MirandaWestfield Miranda , owned and managed by the Westfield Group, is a large shopping centre in the suburb of Miranda in the Local Government Area of Sutherland Shire in southern Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia.-History:Miranda Fair was originally opened in 1964 and was purchased by...
via Taren PointTaren Point, New South WalesTaren Point is a suburb, in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Taren Point is located 20 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Sutherland Shire....
. - Veolia NSW route 958 provides a service to Westfield HurstvilleWestfield HurstvilleWestfield Hurstville is a Westfield shopping centre in the southern suburb of Hurstville in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at . Westfield Hurstville is the largest shopping centre in the St George area. It was officially opened in October 1978 by NSW Premier Neville Wran with 120 stores...
, Kogarah railway station, Kogarah BayKogarah Bay, New South WalesKogarah Bay is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Kogarah Bay is located 16 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district and is part of the St George area. Kogarah Bay is in the local government area of the Municipality of Kogarah.Kogarah Bay...
and Carss ParkCarss Park, New South WalesCarss Park is a suburb in southern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Carss Park is located 17 kilometres south of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the Municipality of Kogarah. Carrs Park is part of the St George area.-Location:Carss Park is a...
and route 455 runs to Kingsgrove via St George Hospital, Kogarah, Bexley, Hurstville
History
Rockdale Plaza opened in 1997 on the former site of a WaltonsWaltons (department store)
Waltons was an Australian department store chain, founded by Sir John Robert Walton.-History:Walton bought a menswear store in 1951, located in George St, Sydney, opposite the Queen Victoria Building and Sydney Town Hall and close to Town Hall railway station.In 1955, he formed an alliance with the...
department store and outdoor retail complex. Waltons moved to Westfield Hurstville
Westfield Hurstville
Westfield Hurstville is a Westfield shopping centre in the southern suburb of Hurstville in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at . Westfield Hurstville is the largest shopping centre in the St George area. It was officially opened in October 1978 by NSW Premier Neville Wran with 120 stores...
in 1979 and the department store site was used for market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
stalls for a few years, until it was abandoned and fell into disrepair. The remaining outdoor shopping complex continued to operate until the mid 1990s with Flemings
Flemings (supermarkets)
Flemings is a chain of supermarkets in Sydney, Australia. The chain is owned by Woolworths Limited and only two supermarkets still trade under the Flemings brand name. Internally they are known as Woolworths, feature the same marketing materials and carry the same home brand products. The remaining...
and Franklins
Franklins
Franklins is a discount supermarket chain selling packaged groceries and perishables throughout New South Wales, Australia. It owns the No Frills brand of generic products, promoted by their mascot, "Red Sock". It is known as "Australia's Original Discount Grocer"...
supermarkets and a number of specialty shops.
The site was extensively redeveloped in the 1990s to create a shopping centre
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
below a number of residential apartment
Apartment
An apartment or flat is a self-contained housing unit that occupies only part of a building...
towers.
Rockdale Plaza has recently undergone refurbishments to the centre, including new paint colour scheme, and a new logo, as well as upgrades to the directory signage and escalators, new lighting and tiles etc. (2009)