Five-screen Reading Cinema to be included in Busselton Shopping Centre development

Australian Unity, owner of Busselton Shopping Centre in Western Australia, has commenced the largest and final stage of its $45 million redevelopment, which will add a range of entertainment and hospitality facilities to the centre.

The $30 million stage three works will see the east side of the shopping centre undergo a major transformation into an indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment precinct that will include a five-screen Reading Cinema.

The redevelopment will comprise an additional 6,000 square metres of gross lettable area and include ~4,000 square metres of food and dining and two specialty retailers.

The refurbished ground floor will include a local tavern and boutique brewery, as well as more than ten food and dining and retail stores including Benesse, Dome, Funkee Monkee Bar & Eatery, Asian Kitchen Busselton and Cotton On Mega.

The new five-screen Reading Cinema will be located on level one. The state-of-the-art complex will feature a TITAN LUXE auditorium with Dolby Atmos, bespoke dine-in menu options and powered full recliner seating in all auditoriums.

Australian Unity’s Senior Asset Manager Anna Flavell said that on completion, the complex will provide the local Busselton community with a one-stop modern dining and entertainment experience. 

“The new Busselton Central will soon offer a new entertainment and leisure precinct that will significantly enhance the function of Mitchell Park, both as a community focal point but also as a visitor destination and an ‘after five’ precinct.

“The design takes inspiration from the essence of Busselton, where simple organic forms and a clean, coastal inspired colour scheme will enhance the relaxed, family friendly spaces that will sit alongside the park.

“The design offers shady pergolas, soft landscape and playable spaces that will enable a direct and seamless connection to the park and to Queen Street and Kent Streets.”  

Stages one and two of the $45 million redevelopment were completed in early 2020 and included a new Coles supermarket, new mall and six new specialty retailers. 

The refurbished centre is expected to be open for trading next Christmas 2022

The third stage of redevelopment will include:

• Five-screen Reading Cinema added

• Local tavern and boutique brewery added

• Large indoor/outdoor dining and entertainment precinct on the east side of the centre

• Major dining and retail stores including Benesse, Dome, Funkee Monkee Bar & Eatery, Asian Kitchen Busselton and Cotton On Mega

For updates please refer to the Busselton Central website.