Macquarie Centre revamp plans revealed
The multimillion-dollar revamp of NSW’s largest shopping centre – which includes a new Olympic-sized ice rink – can be revealed. Fresh plans give a taste of the exciting project which will include a V-Max cinema, three-storey retail and entertainment podium and an ice rink with room for more than a thousand spectators. SEE THE PLANS
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A promised world class Olympic-size ice rink and three level retail and entertainment podium will feature in the revamped Macquarie Centre, according to the latest plans.
AMP Capital’s amended DA which has recently been made public shows the second stage of plans for Macquarie Centre, which is the state’s largest shopping centre, on the corner of Herring Road.
It comes almost two years since AMP Capital lodged an application to redevelop the centre in December 2018 which included demolishing the current ice rink with no plans to rebuild an Olympic-size ice rink, triggering widespread protest.
According to the latest plans, a new indoor ice skating rink will stretch across 3905 square metres as well as a new V-Max cinema in a three-storey retail and entertainment podium.
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The new ice rink will be located in a prominent spot just one level above the public plaza and at the main entrance from the train station.
There will also be views of the facility from a cafe on the mezzanine level just above the rink.
From the outside plaza there will be a digital screen which will feature an impressive live display of skaters on the ice.
Plans also include a new station plaza next to Macquarie University and plenty more car parking options for customers with the addition of about 500 car lots.
Features of the new ice rink
- Olympic size (30m x 60m)
- 3905 square metres
- Tiered stadium seating for 1,150 spectators
- Continued use for competition and training purposes
- Double height ceiling space
Macquarie Ice Rink skating director Monica MacDonald has said she couldn’t be happier with the new concept designs.
“We’re really excited,” she previously told The Northern District Times.
“It’s a world-class facility, my husband John Dunn the manager of the rink and I travel the world with skaters who compete.
“We have been to some of the best ice rinks in the world and this one is up there with the very best.”
The application will be referred to the Sydney North Planning Panel.
Public submissions are open until November 4.