Construction begins on new shopping centre

CONSTRUCTION has started on the Grovedale Village development, with some tenancies expected to open later this year.

Located on the corner of Rossack Drive and Colac Road, near the Waurn Ponds Police Station, the development will be made up of six businesses.

The aim is to have drive-through tenants fronting Colac Road, including Guzman Y Gomez, KFC, a service station and coffee drive-through trading by Christmas, depending on authority approval.

Vernacular Property has taken on the more-than $20 million build and expects the remaining businesses to be operating next year.

“The tenants at the rear include a new two-level Club Lime gym and a 120-place childcare centre. They are likely to open in early 2025,” Vernacular Property director Jaryd Misios said.

The City of Greater Geelong advertised the planning permit in December 2022, and it was open for public comment until January 2023.

Mr Misios said the addition of the Grovedale Village would provide a boost to the local community and economy, offering national brands with local operators.

“This project is likely to generate over 144 jobs both through construction and ongoing,” he said. “We offer a bit of a diverse mix of uses that add to the commercial precinct that is Waurn Ponds.”

For more information, head to vernacular.com.au