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INTERNATIONAL STREET ARTISTS BRING STOCKLAND WETHERILL PARK TO LIFE IN VIVID COLOUR
Stockland has commissioned five internationally acclaimed, yet mysteriously secretive, street artists to add their creative flair and finishing touches to the first stage of the $222 million redevelopment of Stockland Wetherill Park.
The community-focussed public art project titled 'Own the moment' will include larger than life murals by the hand, brush and spray cans of Fintan Magee, Numskull, Jumbo, Nico and Beastman.
The artists will curate a number of bold contemporary artworks over the coming weeks for the Childcare and Community Centre on Polding Street and inside the new Wetherill Park Shopping Centre
Justin Travlos, Development Manager Stockland Wetherill Park, said: "Our entire redevelopment is dedicated to serving the needs of our customers in the local community and celebrating the incredible diversity and creativity in the area. Our customers have been very clear about what they want to see and experience in the new centre, and we believe that this will help to bring the centre to life in a colourful and engaging way."
"The aim of this public art project is to provide our customers with a remarkable experience, which respects and reflects the history and diverse cultures of the Wetherill Park community."
To kick off the public art project, contemporary muralism street artist Fintan Magee,
dubbed the Australian 'Banksy' will transform the exterior of the Childcare centre on Polding Street. With an additional three art collaborations with the other artists to take place over the next three weeks.
Fintan Magee, comments "Public and street art is very important because not everyone can go to a gallery every day. It is important to make art part of everyday life. I am excited to be bringing my art to Western Sydney as part of this new project for Stockland Wetherill Park and hope customers and the community will
enjoy the murals for many years to come."
Stockland
Stockland (ASX: SGP) was founded in 1952 and has grown to become Australia's largest diversified property group - owning, developing and managing a large portfolio of shopping centres, residential communities, logistic centres, business parks, office assets and retirement living villages. Stockland is rated as one of the most sustainable real estate companies in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Stockland is also an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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The 'own the moment' Public Art Series at Stockland Wetherill Park is part of a longer term strategy to provide our customers and the local community with a creative experience that engages and inspires. This will be further developed over the next year including events and festivals within the centre, permanent and temporary artworks and community development projects.
Stockland Wetherill Park is encouraging people from the local community to come down and see the creativity come to life before their eyes. The 'canvas' for the public artwork can be seen clearly on Polding Street and will later feature in Kinchin Lane and opposite the travelators in Stage 1. In addition to watching the resident artists live, the visual transformation will also be tracked via instagram by following the hashtag #ownthemomentwp.
Justin Travlos explained, "Stockland Wetherill Park is not just another shopping space but a new piece of urban infrastructure for the community."
"We've carefully selected these artists not only because of their talent with a portfolio of work that is recognised locally, nationally and internationally; but to set the benchmark for all future projects.
"We want the art to reflect the people and environment of Western Sydney, to through a celebration of diversity, creativity and colour, while adding an additional splash of uniqueness to the centre. We look forwarding to evolving the public art project with local artists in the future and continuing to transform Stockland Wetherill Park to deliver more than just another shopping experience."
Stage 1 of Stockland Wetherill Park will be delivered in Autumn 2015. This will include:
A refurbished 12-screen Hoyts cinema
3 new mini majors including JB Hi Fi, Amart Sporting Goods and
Kathmandu
An expanded external restaurant, entertainment and leisure precinct, Kinchin Lane with over 10 restaurants and food eateries
50 specialty stores
250 car parking spaces in addition to the 500 spaces delivered before
Christmas 2014
Stockland
Stockland (ASX: SGP) was founded in 1952 and has grown to become Australia's largest diversified property group - owning, developing and managing a large portfolio of shopping centres, residential communities, logistic centres, business parks, office assets and retirement living villages. Stockland is rated as one of the most sustainable real estate companies in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Stockland is also an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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Stockland Corporation Ltd ACN 000 181 733 Stockland Trust Management Ltd ACN 001 900 741
AFSL 241190 As Responsible Entity for Stockland Trust ARSN 092 897 348
Wetherill Park is already underway and will be delivered by mid-2016. This will include:
An expanded food court
Higher end fashion retail
An additional 750 car parking spaces
A brand new 4200 sqm Coles supermarket and expanded fresh food offer to our customers
Upon completion, the Stockland Wetherill Park Shopping Centre redevelopment will feature:
Two full line supermarkets, (Woolworths and a new Coles supermarket)
Two full line discount department stores, (Big W and Target)
A refurbished 12-screen Hoyts cinema supported by an expanded external restaurant, entertainment and leisure precinct
A new, separate 800-seat indoor-outdoor food court and an expanded fresh food precinct
10 Mini Majors
200 specialty tenancies, comprised of 175 in-line shops and 25 kiosk sites, and 8 pad sites
2700 car parking spaces
Stockland is targeting 5 Star Green Star 'design' and 'as built'
environmental ratings, a first in the Stockland retail portfolio.
Stage 2 of Stockland Stockland
Stockland (ASX: SGP) was founded in 1952 and has grown to become Australia's largest diversified property group - owning, developing and managing a large portfolio of shopping centres, residential communities, logistic centres, business parks, office assets and retirement living villages. Stockland is rated as one of the most sustainable real estate companies in the world by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Stockland is also an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
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Stockland Corporation Ltd ACN 000 181 733 Stockland Trust Management Ltd ACN 001 900 741
AFSL 241190 As Responsible Entity for Stockland Trust ARSN 092 897 348
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