The Gateway and Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centres
| Location | Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°09′02″S 145°11′46″E / 38.1506635°S 145.1961492°E |
| Address | 230 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, Victoria |
| Opening date | 1980 |
| Owner | Knight Frank |
| No. of stores and services | ~40 |
| Parking | 490 |
| Website | www |
| Location | Langwarrin, Victoria, Australia |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°08′30″S 145°12′30″E / 38.14176915843222°S 145.20823834227838°E |
| Address | 385 Cranbourne Road, Frankston, Victoria |
| Opening date | 2004 |
| Owner | Knight Frank |
| No. of stores and services | 16 |
| Parking | 277 |
| Website | www |
The Gateway Shopping Centre, in addition to Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre are both regional shopping centres run by Knight Frank located in Langwarrin, being around 43 kilometres southeast of the Melbourne central business district and are mostly indistinguishable. Both are additionally single-floored establishments.
The Gateway Shopping Centre
The Gateway Shopping Centre, also colloquially known as "The Gateway" comprises approximately 40 stores, including parking for 490 parking spaces.[1] The Gateway is located at the crossroads of the major arterial Frankston-Cranbourne Road, and the two collector roads of Southgateway and Pindara Blvd. The centre predominance comes from the Coles supermarket located inside.
Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre
Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre, also known as "The Plaza," includes 16 stores, including parking for approximately 277 parking spaces.[2] The centre is based on three separate buildings, however the main trisection is focused on the northern building where a Woolworths and BWS is located.
History
In 1980 the first stores in The Gateway Shopping Centre were built close to the intersection of Frankston-Cranbourne Road and Southgateway, built by Federation Centres.[3]
In 1983 the main entrance to The Gateway was built, but the two halves did not connect inside the building, and patrons had to walk outdoors to enter each building separately.
In 1991 a McDonalds and fuel station were built, now run by BP, in The Gateway, being open 24 hours a day.[4]
From 1997-1999 a further development of The Gateway was built which featured the connection of the two parts of the mall and a large store area which is now occupied by Coles.
In December 2004 the Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre completed construction along with the neighbouring Ampol fuel station, with the anchor and main tenant of Safeway.[5]
At the start of 2016 the Safeway name change was enacted in Langwarrin Plaza and fully converted to the Woolworths brand.
In the first half of 2021 the Target Country store shut down in The Gateway.
Retailers
The Gateway includes restaurants, fast food, groceries, entertainment spaces, whilst Langwarrin Plaza includes a limited selection of restaurants, fast food, groceries among minor things. likewise.
Major retailers at The Gateway include Coles, McDonalds, Baker's Delight, Liquorland, and more.[6]
Major retailers at Langwarrin Plaza include Woolworths, Ampol, BWS, Domino's and Anytime Fitness.[7]
The Gateway includes minor retailers such as Jetts, Revo Fitness, OBrien Real Estate, the Australia Post, a BP, and more. It also includes a minor food court within its centre, whilst The Plaza includes minor retailers, including Subway, Australia Post, and more whilst
Competition
Langwarrin Plaza and The Gateway have two main local shopping centre competitors, Bayside Shopping Centre and Karingal Hub Shopping Centre. They all serve generally the same target populations.
References
- ^ "Gateway Shopping Village". www.imaginefrankston.com.au. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Langwarrin Plaza, 385 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin, VIC 3910 - Shop & Retail Property For Lease - realcommercial". www.realcommercial.com.au. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "The Gateway". 5 December 2014. Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "National Public Toilet Map - The Gateway Shopping Centre". toiletmap.gov.au. Retrieved 9 January 2025.
- ^ "Centre Info - Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre". www.langwarrinplaza.com.au. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Centre Plan - The Gateway Shopping Centre". www.thegatewaysc.com.au. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Centre Plan - Langwarrin Plaza Shopping Centre". www.langwarrinplaza.com.au. Retrieved 6 January 2025.