CONSTRUCTION has commenced on stage 3 of Frasers Property Australia’s Eastern Creek Quarter (ECQ), in what will become in Western Sydney’s first outlet retail destination.
ECQ Outlet will comprise around 20,000sqm of net lettable area on around 30,000sqm of gross floor area, with up to 100 brands in a large-scale outlet retail concept, that will offer a minimum 70% of stock for sale discounted from ordinary retail price or recommended retail price.
“The development is set to deliver highly anticipated amenities and shopping options but will also be a significant economic boost to the community. It will generate major new employment opportunities, with approximately 500 jobs to be created during the development phase with a focus on local contractors and suppliers, and an additional 500 long-term jobs are expected to be created once ECQ Outlet opens,” said Joanna Russell, general manager of retail development at Frasers Property Australia.
“We’re excited for stage 3 to get underway. Leasing is progressing well, with strong interest from a diverse range of quality, and international brands, across categories such as athleisure, male and female apparel, and homewares.”
With the project’s State Significant Development Application (SSDA) approval now in place, Frasers Property Australia awarding two major contracts for constructing ECQ Outlet.
Sydney-based civil and construction contractor Moits has been appointed to undertake bulk earthworks for the project and construction company Buildcorp has been appointed as the main building contractor.
The project will be Western Sydney’s first outlet retail destination and only the fourth in NSW, compared with Victoria’s six.
An outdoor entertainment precinct will connect the three stages of the well-established Eastern Creek Quarter, with community spaces and new family amenities, complementary food and beverage offers, and entertainment uses.
“This next stage will complement the ECQ precinct with an outlet retail concept unique to the region while delivering new high-quality outdoor entertainment spaces to create a vibrant community destination,” added Russell.
“ECQ Outlet will be co-located with the neighbourhood shopping centre and large format offering, ECQ XL. The precinct is strategically located in the heart of Western Sydney flanked by the M7 and Great Western Highway, making it easily accessible to over 1.35 million people in the greater Western Sydney area.”
Moits will commence onsite works in May, with Buildcorp to commence construction in September 2024 and the launch of ECQ Outlet targeting Q1 2026.
