The first stage of the Merrifield City Shopping Centre remains on track to open later this year.
QIC Global Real Estate director of Australian iInvestment management, Daryl Stubbings, said while COVID-19 was providing some challenges, they were still expecting stage one of the Mickleham shopping centre to be open this year.
“We remain on track to open the first stage of Merrifield City prior to Christmas,” he said.
“This first stage involves the introduction of the area’s first Coles and a number of other specialty retailers that combined will serve the essential and everyday needs of Merrifield residents at a time when the community needs it most.
“We acknowledge the impact the ongoing Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne have had on the construction industry and, as is the case across the city, construction milestones for the Merrifield City development have been slightly extended, meaning that the remaining specialty retailers will open in a staged manner early in the new year.”
Mr Stubbing said despite some delays in the second stage they were well in preparations for incoming retailers.
Chemist Warehouse, Rust & Stone Salon and Beauty Genesis are among the retailers that will be opening at Merrifield City.
