First look: Tour Glebe Hill Village before doors open

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A DESSERT bar and a pet treat station are just two of the features on offer for Coles supermarket customers at the new Glebe Hill Village centre at Howrah.

The opening of the store on Wednesday is one of several at the new shopping centre, including the state’s first Liquorland store.

Centre developers Tipalea Partners said other retailers open from Wednesday include Priceline, Australia Post, Subway, Liv-eat, Pizzarazzi, Hokkaido Sushi, Panda Massage and Lumos Florist Studio. The remainder of the retailers are expected to open over the next few days.

Construction began at the Howrah site in early 2021 and Coles store manager Troy LaDuke expects the opening to be a major boost for the local community, with more than 100 jobs created.

Troy LaDuke store manager of Coles Glebe Hill with a selection of the mix'n save mochi. Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

“This is the first time in 12 years we’ve opened a brand new Coles store,” Mr LaDuke said.

“Customers can expect amazing service and spacious shopping and we’re really excited to welcome shoppers into our store.

“The large majority of our staff will be locals from the area, so they are very eager to provide the community with a Coles location closer to home to do their shopping.”

Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Ready made meals. Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Tasmanian products will be easy to find at the store with Coles striking a partnership with the state government to put the Brand Tasmania trademark on Tassie-made and grown products.

Liquorland will offer customers a similar experience with the store set to feature more than 320-Tasmanian-made beverages from 60 local producers, including products from Lark Distillery and Devil’s Corner vineyard.

Patrick Aiken store manager of Liquorland. Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Store manager Patrick Aiken knows how important it is to support local beverage producers.

“We’re pushing as much local Tasmanian product into the store as we can,” Mr Aiken said. “We know how proud Tasmania is of their own brands and wanting to support local companies, so we couldn’t be happier to showcase local products.”

Inside Liquorland. Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Inside Liquorland. Coles store at Glebe Hill Shopping Centre set to open. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Wednesday’s opening will be followed by a family fun day at the complex on Saturday.

Tipalea Partners CEO Scott Spanton said the Glebe Hill Village app was also operational, representing the first retail centre app in Tasmania.

“We are proud to pioneer retail centre apps in Tasmania and elevate the level of customer service and convenience on offer at Glebe Hill Village,” he said.

“The app allows users to pre-order food and book appointments for services in the centre as well as view key data in real-time, such as how busy the centre is and also environmental performance information.”