Changes are coming to Westfield Warringah Mall in Brookvale after the Scentre Group lodged a development application to redevelop the shopping centre by downsizing David Jones and bringing in three new tenants.
Per DA2022/1822, the northern section of Westfield Warringah Mall will undergo major changes from the ground floor to the roof. The most significant features of these changes include the accommodation of one new tenant on the ground floor, two new tenants on the second floor, a site for a new gym, and a co-working space.
Work on Level 2, where David Jones is housed, will comprise some demolition that will create openings for new glazed windows, a new door opening to the common mall, and the construction of a dividing wall to create spaces for two tenants.
Scentre Group also plans to install a pedestrian bridge from the car park on Level 2, in preparation for the 24/7 gym that will have its own security measures, including a swipe card for all members to access the facility outside of the staffed hours.
The redevelopment will also include a new roof with skylights to increase the safety of the car park, especially at night and a common walkway on the southern edge of the building.
“The proposal is minor in nature relative to the size of the whole shopping complex,” the urban designers stated in the DA. “The proposal will enhance the function and internal amenity of the site, resulting in minor changes to the built form which will only be slightly visible on the roof.”
The DA is currently under a public notification period until the 2nd of December 2022.
