Carillon City

Carillon City
Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Opening date 1970 (City Arcade), 1982 (Carillon Arcade)
Owner Hawaiian Property Group (50%), Multiplex Property Trust (50%)
No. of stores and services 140
No. of anchor tenants 0
Total retail floor area 11,670 m² (Excludes Office Tower), 16,451 m² (Includes Office Tower)
No. of floors 5
Parking 0
Website www.carilloncity.com.au/

Carillon City is a major shopping centre, located in Perth, Western Australia. It is located in the middle of the Perth main retail precinct between the Hay and Murray Street malls. It is linked to St Georges Terrace by way of access through Trinity Arcade and an arcade under the Hay Street Mall. Walkways and a pedestrian overpass connect the Cultural Precinct, public carparks, the rail and bus terminal with Carillon City.

History and development

Originally the centre was two individual arcades known as City Arcade and Carillon City. The then City Arcade was constructed in 1970 and refurbished in 1980. Carillon Arcade was opened in 1982.

Some of the original tenants were Miss Maud, Four Seasons and Sasellas Tavern, all of whom have remained at the same locations throughout all the changes undertaken to the centre.

Sometime in 1998, City Arcade was purchased by the Hawaiian Property Group and Multiplex Property Trust, and merged into what is now known as Carillon City. On the eastern side of the property resides a fourteen-story office block.

Redevelopments

As part of the merger of the two arcades in 1998, extensive refurbishment works were undertaken to increase the aesthetic appeal of the new combined arcades.

In December 2013, the western end of the Carillon City site was demolished to make way for Australia's newest Topshop, Topman store, which opened in October 2014.

The new store has a floorspace of 2,200 square metres, the same size as the current largest Topshop Topman store in Australia, which is located in Brisbane.

Carillon Bells

The centre gets its name from The Carillon Bells, a group of 35 bells which play melodic sounds. Carillon City's carillon is one of only four carillons in Australia. The Carillon Bells, launched in 1983, are made up of 35 bells.[1]

Architectural Features

On the south-western side of the complex, there is a three storey glass atrium which also has a two storey glass spiral staircase running from the first to second floors of the complex.

Transport

As the centre connects with two major pedestrian malls there is no direct transport to the location. However, the area is well serviced by bus links along St Georges Terrace, as well as services from the Wellington Street Bus Station and the Esplanade Busport. Rail services are available from the nearby Perth railway station.

Facilities

Major Precincts

The fifth floor of the complex also includes the Perth Tourists Lounge, targeted primarily at overseas visitors particularly from Asian destinations to relax while visiting and shopping within the city areas.

Major Retailers

Major retailers within the centre include:

Major food restaurants

Major food retailers within the centre include:

There are no major food restaurants outside of the centre which form part of the complex.

References

External links

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Coordinates: 31°57′S 115°51′E / 31.950°S 115.850°E