Yes, well it is gonna be one huge thing,
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That picture above is just one section of it, while the old Grace Bros is here below
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This is the old entrance on the corner of Bronte road and Oxford Street
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You can see Nokia Plaza and some other building in the background
David Jones
Since 1976 David Jones Bondi Junction has become an institution for the people of the Eastern Suburbs, enjoying the convenience of a department store in a local shopping centre. Over one million customers have stepped through our doors, queued for fresh bread in the Foodhall, tried scents at the cosmetic counters, and shopped for the whole family at Christmas time.
So nearly thirty years on, it's time for a facelift. We are spending over $ 30 million to improve the function and decor of the store, and to increase the amount of floorspace by 17%.
The shape of the store will slightly change by taking away space in level 1 and adding space to level 4 to achieve four approximately even size levels of shopping.
Wider Aisles and More Space
Aisles will be more defined throughout the store, wider than they currently are, and finished in stone tile. White plaster lined ceilings will lift the space and create a more open and spacious shopping experience, in conjunction with a state of the art lighting system.
Visibility through the floor levels will increase with the installation of a new open well encircling the upgraded escalators.
Other facilities such as the toilets, parent's room, fitting rooms, gift registry and lifts will also be improved to echo the dedication to service that has become the hallmark of a David Jones store.
Stage One - the New Foodhall
Stage 1 of the development will be the construction of a brand new food emporium, which will be built in a new location on level 1. The existing Foodhall will remain open until the new one is complete early in 2003. The size, style and range of produce in our new Foodhall will exceed your most indulgent expectations.
To ensure you receive the very best service, we will have a dedicated team of around 50 staff offering expert culinary advice, demonstrations and tastings. Australian food specialists like Maggie Beer, Barossa Farm Produce, Woodside Cheesewrights, Carluccio's, Byron Bay Cookie Company and Godiva will join us in our new Foodhall, bringing with them a host of delicious fresh food ideas and produce.
So please continue shopping with us as we create a beautiful new store for you. There'll be no other store quite like it.
Community Information
Visitors to and residents of Bondi Junction would have noticed the dramatic changes taking place as we create the new Westfield Bondi Junction. the Carousel has been demolished and excavation has begun, while the demolition on the Grace Bros site is near completion.
The new Westfield Bondi Junction will open in stages, with the first stage comprising of around 150 specialty stores, a new David Jones and Woolworths, opening late 2003, and the fully completed centre with David Jones, Grace Bros, Coles, Woolworths, target, Greater Union cinemas and 3300 car spaces operational by mid 2004.
Sounds really good
Post any thoughts or info here
This is the old entrance on the corner of Bronte road and Oxford Street
You can see Nokia Plaza and some other building in the background
David Jones
Since 1976 David Jones Bondi Junction has become an institution for the people of the Eastern Suburbs, enjoying the convenience of a department store in a local shopping centre. Over one million customers have stepped through our doors, queued for fresh bread in the Foodhall, tried scents at the cosmetic counters, and shopped for the whole family at Christmas time.
So nearly thirty years on, it's time for a facelift. We are spending over $ 30 million to improve the function and decor of the store, and to increase the amount of floorspace by 17%.
The shape of the store will slightly change by taking away space in level 1 and adding space to level 4 to achieve four approximately even size levels of shopping.
Wider Aisles and More Space
Aisles will be more defined throughout the store, wider than they currently are, and finished in stone tile. White plaster lined ceilings will lift the space and create a more open and spacious shopping experience, in conjunction with a state of the art lighting system.
Visibility through the floor levels will increase with the installation of a new open well encircling the upgraded escalators.
Other facilities such as the toilets, parent's room, fitting rooms, gift registry and lifts will also be improved to echo the dedication to service that has become the hallmark of a David Jones store.
Stage One - the New Foodhall
Stage 1 of the development will be the construction of a brand new food emporium, which will be built in a new location on level 1. The existing Foodhall will remain open until the new one is complete early in 2003. The size, style and range of produce in our new Foodhall will exceed your most indulgent expectations.
To ensure you receive the very best service, we will have a dedicated team of around 50 staff offering expert culinary advice, demonstrations and tastings. Australian food specialists like Maggie Beer, Barossa Farm Produce, Woodside Cheesewrights, Carluccio's, Byron Bay Cookie Company and Godiva will join us in our new Foodhall, bringing with them a host of delicious fresh food ideas and produce.
So please continue shopping with us as we create a beautiful new store for you. There'll be no other store quite like it.
Community Information
Visitors to and residents of Bondi Junction would have noticed the dramatic changes taking place as we create the new Westfield Bondi Junction. the Carousel has been demolished and excavation has begun, while the demolition on the Grace Bros site is near completion.
The new Westfield Bondi Junction will open in stages, with the first stage comprising of around 150 specialty stores, a new David Jones and Woolworths, opening late 2003, and the fully completed centre with David Jones, Grace Bros, Coles, Woolworths, target, Greater Union cinemas and 3300 car spaces operational by mid 2004.
Sounds really good
Post any thoughts or info here
