At last the creation of a decent shopping centre in Corrimal is about to be realised. The huge, vacant block of land in the centre of the suburb is about to become " Corrimal Central ", the home of a major supermarket, discount variety store - and about fifty speciality shops.
All that stands in the way is a final decision by Wollongong council - and as there is not an elected council in this city - that means the nod of the government appointed administrators.
At least this decision means the end of encroachment on Ziems park and the distortion of the shopping centre complex away from central Corrimal. That may have suited the traders of Corrimal Court, but it would have ignored the reality of a central concentration defining a shopping centre.
The only disadvantage is the loss of car parking on that central vacant land, but that will be partly offset by parking on the roof of this three story complex.
It seems that destiny is to be fulfilled and Corrimal will become the major shopping centre for the northern suburbs. This was set in place years ago when the banks began closing branches - and designated Corrimal as the only northern banking centre.
Along with shops - Corrimal will now start to attract the range of offices and services that go with concentrating business activity around the hub that attracts people.
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