Its shopping, but not as you know it

Video simulation of the proposed Pacific Fair shopping centre refurbishment in Broadbeach.

MAJOR shopping centres in southeast Queensland are undergoing a billion-dollar makeover as owners strive to keep the tills ticking over.

Some of Queenslands largest centres Westfields Carindale and Garden City shopping centres, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Toowong Village and Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast have undertaken or are in theprocess of multimillion-dollar makeovers.

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As well as hundreds of newstores, most of the centres are adding non-retail space, including childrens playgrounds, libraries and other outdoor entertainment options.

The Indooroopilly Shopping Centre redevelopment will be completed soon.

With the increasing popularity of online shopping, regional director for property research group Urbis Peter Hyland said shopping centres were trying to create an experience for shoppers in line with customer expectations.

The good centres want to be known and be distinctive for something. Its about providing environments that reflect local elements and character, he said.

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Its shopping, but not as you know it