MICKLEHAM will have a new shopping centre.
The 6000-square-metre Botanical Village shopping centre, opening on Saturday, April 11, will have 26 specialty retailers including a gym, pharmacy, medical centre and a range of food options, creating a one-stop-shop experience.
It’s co-located with a new Aspire Early Learning & Kindergarten facility that offers 142 places to support local families.
The centre, owned by a fund managed by industry superannuation owned IFM Investors, will be officially launched with a grand opening weekend on April 11 with a community day featuring live music, entertainment and $10,000 in prizes to be won.
Centre Manager Andrew Gibson said Botanical Village will play a key role in connecting the growing local community, particularly residents in Satterley’s Botanical Estate.
“Botanical Village represents more than just retail convenience – it’s about creating a genuine community hub where locals can shop, connect and access services all in one convenient place,” he said.
“Mickleham is one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs, and this centre has been thoughtfully designed to serve the everyday needs of families who’ve made this area home.”
Located on the corner of Ellscott Boulevard and Brossard Road, Botanical Village’s first retailers include Coles, Direct Chemist Outlet, Anytime Fitness, Dominos and Blue Hippo Laundry.
The new Coles delivers 75 new jobs to the local community, with 25 of its staff first-time job holders. The modern supermarket includes an open-front bakery, full-service deli and seafood counter. It also features an Indian grocery aisle.
Coles Mickleham Store Manager Taz Afzal said: “This store is about more than groceries, it’s about creating a community hub for Mickleham locals and giving them a convenient one-stop shopping destination closer to home, especially as the area continues to grow.
As part of the centre opening, an art installation consisting of two unique rickshaws transformed by local art collective Future Cultures formed by artists Katira and Lucy Lucy will be on display.
