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{{short description|Shopping center in New South Wales, Australia}}
{{short description|Shopping mall in New South Wales, Australia}}
{{Use Australian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2019}}
{{Infobox shopping mall
{{Infobox shopping mall
| name = Westfield Hornsby
| name = Westfield Hornsby
| image = Hornsby_mall_with_fountain.jpg
| image = Hornsby mall with fountain.jpg
| image_width = 250
| image_width = 250
| caption =
| caption =
| location = [[Hornsby, New South Wales]], Australia
| location = [[Hornsby, New South Wales]], Australia
| coordinates = {{coord|33|42|15|S|151|06|03|E|display=inline}}
| coordinates = {{coord|33|42|15|S|151|06|03|E|display=inline}}
| address = Cnr Florence and Hunter Streets, [[Hornsby, New South Wales|Hornsby NSW]] 2077
| address = 236 [[Pacific Highway, Australia|Pacific Highway]]
| opening_date = 1961 (original), 2001 (refurbishment)
| opening_date = {{start date|July 1961}} (original)<br>{{start date|26 September 2001}} (current)
| closing_date =
| closing_date =
| developer =
| developer = [[Westfield Group]]
| manager =
| manager =
| owner = [[Scentre Group]]
| owner = [[Scentre Group]]
| architect =
| architect =
| number_of_stores = 314
| number_of_stores = 314
| number_of_anchors = 7
| number_of_anchors = 8
| floor_area = {{convert|99,550|m2|sqft}}
| floor_area = {{convert|99,550|m2|sqft}}
| parking = 3,200
| parking = 3,200
| floors = 3
| floors = 3
| publictransit = [[Hornsby railway station]]
| website = {{url|westfield.com.au/hornsby}}
| website = {{URL|westfield.com.au/hornsby}}
| footnotes =
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}}
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'''Westfield Hornsby''' is a large indoor/outdoor shopping centre in the suburb of [[Hornsby, New South Wales|Hornsby]] in the [[North Shore (Sydney)|Upper North Shore]] of [[Sydney]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Westfield Hornsby|url=https://www.scentregroup.com/our-portfolio/centres/westfield-hornsby|access-date=2020-09-27|website=Scentre Group}}</ref>
'''Westfield Hornsby''' is a large indoor/outdoor shopping centre in the suburb of [[Hornsby, New South Wales|Hornsby]] on the [[North Shore (Sydney)|Upper North Shore]] of [[Sydney]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Westfield Hornsby|url=https://www.scentregroup.com/our-portfolio/centres/westfield-hornsby|access-date=2020-09-27|website=[[Scentre Group]]}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The original Westfield Hornsby known as Westfield Plaza opened in 1961.<ref>{{Cite web|last=FutureHornsby|title=History|url=https://future.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hornsby-town-centre/history/|access-date=2020-09-28|website=Future Hornsby|language=en-AU}}</ref> The centre featured McDowells (later rebranded as [[Waltons (department store)|Waltons]] and then [[Venture (department store)|Venture]]), [[Coles New World]] and 50 stores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hornsby Westfield Shopping Plaza, 1961|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2535|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=FutureHornsby|title=History|url=https://future.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hornsby-town-centre/history/|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Future Hornsby|language=en-AU}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Trove|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12344783|access-date=2020-09-29|website=trove.nla.gov.au|language=en}}</ref>
The original Westfield Hornsby known as Westfield Plaza opened in July 1961.<ref>{{Cite web|last=FutureHornsby|title=History|url=https://future.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/hornsby-town-centre/history/|access-date=2020-09-28|website=Future Hornsby|language=en-AU}}</ref> The centre featured McDowells (later rebranded as [[Waltons (department store)|Waltons]] and then [[Venture (department store)|Venture]]), [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles New World]] and 25 stores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hornsby Westfield Shopping Plaza, 1961|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2535|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=THE SHOPPING MALL MUSEUM|url=http://shoppingmallmuseum.blogspot.com/2010/06/|access-date=2020-10-06|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Trove|url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/work/12344783|access-date=2020-09-29|website=trove.nla.gov.au|language=en}}</ref>


In 1968 Westfield Hornsby received its first major redevelopment which saw the centre quadruple in [[gross leasable area|size]]. The centre was also upgraded in 1976 and 1979.
In 1968 Westfield Hornsby received its first major redevelopment which saw the centre quadruple in size. The centre was also upgraded in 1976 and 1979.


A competing shopping centre opened on 14 November 1979 by Deputy Premier L J (Jack) Ferguson and Hornsby Shire President Don Evans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opening of Northgate Shopping Centre|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/1626|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref> The shopping centre known as Northgate which featured [[Grace Bros.|Grace Bros]] (rebranded to [[Myer]] in 2004), [[Kmart Australia|Kmart]] and 67 speciality stores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opening of Northgate Hornsby advertisement, 1976|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2551|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref>
A competing shopping centre opened on 14 November 1979 by Deputy Premier [[Jack Ferguson]] and Hornsby Shire President Don Evans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opening of Northgate Shopping Centre|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/1626|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref> The shopping centre known as Northgate featured [[Grace Bros]] (rebranded to [[Myer]] in 2004), [[Kmart Australia|Kmart]] and 67 speciality stores.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Opening of Northgate Hornsby advertisement, 1976|url=https://hornsbyshire.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/2551|access-date=2020-09-29|website=Hornsby Shire}}</ref>


In the early 1990s the intersection of Florence Street and Hunter Street became a pedestrian mall with a fountain at the centre of the pedestrian mall. The fountain known as the [[Hornsby Water Clock]] was designed by Victor Cusack who previously designed the Pacific Family fountain in 1988 at [[Westfield Warringah Mall]]. The fountain was unveiled in 1993.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Hornsby Water Clock |url=https://www.historyofsydney.com.au/the-hornsby-water-clock/ |website=historyofsydney.com.au |access-date=14 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624045849/https://www.historyofsydney.com.au/the-hornsby-water-clock/ |archive-date=June 24, 2016 |date=March 5, 2016}}</ref>
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In 1999 Westfield Hornsby commenced its four stage redevelopment. This redevelopment involved the closure and demolition of the original Westfield centre and incorporation of adjacent Northgate Centre into the development. In January 2000 Westfield was temporarily closed to pave way for the new centre which would double the retail space and add restaurants and cinemas at a cost of $360 million during the two year period.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0108/S00092.htm |title=Westfield Trust Reports 16.1% Increase In Profit |work= Scoop News |publisher=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |date=2001-08-09 |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> During this redevelopment, the original Westfield centre was demolished and rebuilt, making it the second Westfield to do it after [[Westfield Burwood]]. It also extended and refurbished former Northgate centre.


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In 1999 Westfield purchased the Northgate Shopping Centre and commenced its four stage redevelopment. This redevelopment involved the closure and demolition of the original Westfield centre and incorporation of adjacent Northgate Centre into the development. In January 2000 Westfield was temporarily closed to pave way for the new centre which doubled the retail space and added restaurants and cinemas at a cost of $360 million over a two-year period.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0108/S00092.htm |title=Westfield Trust Reports 16.1% Increase In Profit |work= Scoop News |publisher=[[Scoop (website)|Scoop]] |date=2001-08-09 |access-date=2011-12-10}}</ref> During this redevelopment, the original Westfield centre was demolished and rebuilt, making it the second Westfield to be completely demolished after [[Westfield Burwood]]. It also extended and refurbished former Northgate centre.
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The development opened in four stages. Stage 1 of the redevelopment opened in the former Northgate side on October 2000 with the Northgate name dropped and part of Westfield. This stage included the opening of [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]] and 50 stores.

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The development opened in four stages. Stage 1 of the redevelopment opened in the former Northgate side in October 2000 with the Northgate name dropped and part of Westfield. This stage included the opening of [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]] and 50 stores.


Stage 2 opened in May 2001 which was the old Westfield Hornsby side. This stage was physically separated from the stage 1 site until August when the 2 stages joined together via an underground level. This stage included the opening of [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] and 40 speciality stores
Stage 2 opened in May 2001 which was the old Westfield Hornsby side. This stage was physically separated from the stage 1 site until August when the 2 stages joined together via an underground level. This stage included the opening of [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]] and 40 speciality stores


Stage 3 was completed in September 2001 which included the opening of [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]], [[Target Australia|Target]], [[Gowings]], a food court and 100 stores.
Stage 3 was completed in September 2001 which included the opening of [[David Jones (department store)|David Jones]], [[Target Australia|Target]], [[Gowings]], a food court and 100 stores.


Westfield Hornsby had it's official grand opening on the 26 September 2001.
Westfield Hornsby had its official grand opening on the 26 September 2001.


Stage 4 of the development opened on 29 November 2001 with the opening of the nine screen Greater Union Cinema (now [[Event Cinemas]]) and restaurant precinct which opened on 25 November 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event Cinemas Hornsby in Sydney, AU - Cinema Treasures|url=http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/51363|access-date=2020-09-28|website=cinematreasures.org}}</ref>
Stage 4 of the development opened on 29 November 2001 with the opening of the nine screen Greater Union Cinema (now [[Event Cinemas]]) and restaurant precinct which opened on 25 November 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Event Cinemas Hornsby in Sydney, AU - Cinema Treasures|url=http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/51363|access-date=2020-09-28|website=cinematreasures.org}}</ref>


In 2005 the three level Gowings store closed and was replaced by JB Hi-Fi on the upper level, Macro Wholefoods (rebranded to [[Thomas Dux Grocer]] on 26 September 2009 before closing in April 2016<ref>{{Cite web|last=Colgan|first=Paul|date=2016-02-02|title=It looks like Thomas Dux is the next problem for Woolworths|url=https://www.businessinsider.com.au/it-looks-like-thomas-dux-is-the-next-problem-for-woolworths-2016-2|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Business Insider Australia|language=en}}</ref> and replaced by [[Toys "R" Us|Toys R Us]] until 2018 which is now [[Uniqlo]] which opened in April 2019)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-10|title=Uniqlo to open 6th store in NSW|url=http://irau2021prod.wpengine.com/news/uniqlo-to-open-6th-store-in-nsw-201904|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Inside Retail|language=en-US}}</ref> on the middle level and [[Dan Murphy's]] on the lower level.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-11-09|title=Gowings pays price for overreaching|url=https://www.afr.com/politics/gowings-pays-price-for-overreaching-20051109-jgbry|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Australian Financial Review|language=en}}</ref>
In 2005 the three level Gowings store closed and was replaced by [[JB Hi-Fi]] on the upper level, Macro Wholefoods (rebranded as [[Thomas Dux]] on 26 September 2009 before closing in April 2016<ref>{{Cite web|last=Colgan|first=Paul|date=2016-02-02|title=It looks like Thomas Dux is the next problem for Woolworths|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/it-looks-like-thomas-dux-is-the-next-problem-for-woolworths-2016-2|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Business Insider Australia|language=en}}</ref> and replaced by [[Toys "R" Us|Toys R Us]] until 2018 which is now [[Uniqlo]] which opened in April 2019)<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-04-10|title=Uniqlo to open 6th store in NSW|url=http://irau2021prod.wpengine.com/news/uniqlo-to-open-6th-store-in-nsw-201904|access-date=2020-10-04|website=[[Inside Retail]]|language=en-US}}</ref> on the middle level and [[Dan Murphy's]] on the lower level.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-11-09|title=Gowings pays price for overreaching|url=https://www.afr.com/politics/gowings-pays-price-for-overreaching-20051109-jgbry|access-date=2020-10-04|website=[[Australian Financial Review]]|language=en}}</ref>

On 24 September 2011 [[Apple Store|Apple]] opened its 13th store in Australia in the centre.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Apple to open Hornsby store this week|url=https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/article/401349/apple_open_hornsby_store_week/|access-date=2020-10-04|website=[[PC World]]|language=en-AU}}</ref>


In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the Westfield Group, it came under the control of the [[Scentre Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-12-26|title=How the wild, wild Westfield restructure deal was eventually won|url=https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/how-the-wild-wild-westfield-restructure-deal-was-eventually-won-20141227-12euzy|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Australian Financial Review|language=en}}</ref>
In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the [[Westfield Group]], it came under the control of the [[Scentre Group]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-12-26|title=How the wild, wild Westfield restructure deal was eventually won|url=https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/how-the-wild-wild-westfield-restructure-deal-was-eventually-won-20141227-12euzy|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Australian Financial Review|language=en}}</ref>


On 12 January 2020 [[Myer]] closed down it's store after 40 years of trade and was replaced by [[Harvey Norman]] on the Upper level which opened on 3 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Johnson|first=Stephen|date=2020-01-13|title=Myer department store in wealthy part of Sydney closes after 40 years|url=https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7879729/Myer-department-store-Hornsby-Sydneys-upper-north-shore-closes-40-years.html|access-date=2020-10-04|website=Mail Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Harvey Norman: Epic first half shaping for retail giant|url=https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/harvey-norman-took-massive-covid-gamble-but-it-paid-off/news-story/4664c55c1ba68967012dcf5917ab28be|access-date=2020-10-04|website=NewsComAu|language=en}}</ref>
On 12 January 2020 [[Myer]] closed down its store after 40 years of trade and was replaced by [[Harvey Norman]] on the Upper level which opened on 3 October 2020 and [[TK Maxx]] on the second floor.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-09-25|title=Harvey Norman: Epic first half shaping for retail giant|url=https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/harvey-norman-took-massive-covid-gamble-but-it-paid-off/news-story/4664c55c1ba68967012dcf5917ab28be|access-date=2020-10-04|website=[[News.com.au]]|language=en}}</ref>


== Tenants ==
==Tenants==
Westfield Hornsby has 99,550m² of floor space. The major retailers include [[David Jones Limited|David Jones]], [[Kmart Australia|Kmart]], [[Target (Australia)|Target]], [[Aldi]], [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]], [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]], [[Uniqlo]], [[Harvey Norman]], [[JB Hi-Fi]], [[Rebel Sport]], [[Timezone (video arcades)|Timezone]] and [[Event Cinemas]].
Westfield Hornsby has 99,550m² of floor space. The major retailers include [[David Jones (department store)|David Jones]], [[TK Maxx]], [[Kmart Australia|Kmart]], [[Target Australia|Target]], [[Aldi]], [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles]], [[Woolworths Supermarkets|Woolworths]], [[Uniqlo]], [[Apple Store|Apple]], [[Harvey Norman]], [[JB Hi-Fi]], [[Rebel (company)|Rebel]], [[Fitness First]], KOKO Amusement and [[Event Cinemas]].


==Access==
==Transport==
The [[North Shore railway line|North Shore]] and [[Main Northern railway line|Northern]] lines offer frequent train services to [[Hornsby railway station|Hornsby station]] which is a short walk from the centre.
Westfield Hornsby is a two-minute walk from [[Hornsby railway station]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westfield.com.au/hornsby/getting-here/using-public-transport |title=Using Public Transport |publisher=Westfield Group |accessdate=2011-12-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120307051259/http://www.westfield.com.au/hornsby/getting-here/using-public-transport/ |archivedate=7 March 2012 }}</ref> The centre also has approximately 3,680 parking spaces.<ref name=corporate>{{cite web |url=http://www.westfield.com/corporate/property-portfolio/australia/hornsby.html |title=Westfield Group - Property Portfolio - Hornsby |publisher=Westfield Group |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> The management of Westfield Hornsby introduced a "Car Park Management System", in which over 50 devices including entry and exit devices, barriers, automatic pay stations were installed.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scheidt-bachmann.com/uploads/media/ParkingJournal_12-_092010_-_Parking_systems.pdf |title=ParkingJournal 12- 092010 - Parking systems.pdf |publisher=scheidt.bachmann.com |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref>


Westfield Hornsby has bus connections to the [[Sydney central business district|Sydney CBD]], [[North Shore (Sydney)|North Shore]], [[Northern Sydney|Northern Suburbs]] and [[Hills District, New South Wales|Hills District]], as well as local surrounding suburbs. It is served by [[CDC NSW]] bus services. The majority of its bus services are located on Pacific Highway in front of the centre as well as on Station Street on the other side of the station.
==Recognition and celebrity appearances==
In 2003, Westfield Hornsby won the Rider Hunt Award in recognition of its building design excellence, commercial and financial performance and impact on the community.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.propertycouncil.com.au/data/events/rider_hunt/WinnersPage2003.htm |title=Rider Hunt Awards |publisher=Property Council of Australia |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.propertyoz.com.au/nsw/Article/Resource.aspx?p=21&media=773 |title=Property Council of Australia - Piers 8 and 9, Walsh Bay wins top property award |publisher=Property Council of Australia |date=2004-07-02 |accessdate=2011-12-11}}</ref>


Westfield Hornsby also has multi level car parks with 3,200 spaces.
In August 2009, Australian [[pop music|pop]] singer [[Ricki-Lee Coulter]] made an appearance at Westfield Hornsby to promote her album, ''[[Hear No, See No, Speak No]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/ricki-lee-struts-her-stuff-at-westfield-hornsby/ |title=Ricki-Lee struts her stuff at Westfield Hornsby - People - News - Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate |publisher=Hornsby Advocate |date=2009-08-11 |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> Former [[Miss Universe Australia]] contestant Laura Dundovic was involved in a fashion show in the centre in September 2009.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/parade-at-myer-this-wednesday/ |title=Miss Universe Australia wows Hornsby - Events - Lifestyle - Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate |publisher=Hornsby Advocate |date=2009-09-23 |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> In October of the same year, UK stylists [[Trinny and Susannah]] appeared in the centre to give "makeovers" to shoppers.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hornsby-advocate.whereilive.com.au/news/story/trinny-susannah-makeover-mt-colah/ |title=Trinny & Susannah experience stuns local bushie - Local News - News - Hornsby & Upper North Shore Advocate |work=Hornsby Advocate |date=2009-10-29 |accessdate=2011-12-10}}</ref> In 2013 former Australian test captain Ricky Ponting signed autographs for promotion of his autobiography released that day.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}


==Incidents==
==Incidents==
* On 18 November 2013, a [[tornado]] formed over the Hornsby area.<ref>http://www.news.com.au/national/hornsby-hit-by-mini-tornado-which-sounded-like-a-freight-train-and-ripped-the-roof-off-the-myer-building/news-story/7d529d6b5b7e45385bb11459df16e077</ref> There was damage to the Westfield complex as part of the roof collapsed over the Event cinema. Nearby, a demountable structure was completely uplifted and landed a few metres away. There were no reported injuries. Media frequently reported the tornado as a 'mini-tornado' however, no such classification exists. The [[Bureau of Meteorology]] has classified the tornado as an EF1 with winds between 117&nbsp;km/h to 180&nbsp;km/h.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/hornsby-tornado-nothing-mini-about-it-20131119-2xsk4.html|title=Hornsby tornado: nothing mini about it|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 18 November 2013, a [[tornado]] formed over the Hornsby area.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.news.com.au/national/hornsby-hit-by-mini-tornado-which-sounded-like-a-freight-train-and-ripped-the-roof-off-the-myer-building/news-story/7d529d6b5b7e45385bb11459df16e077|title=Roof collapses at movie theatre at Westfield Hornsby|date=18 November 2013}}</ref> There was damage to the Westfield complex as part of the roof collapsed over the Event cinema. Nearby, a demountable structure was completely uplifted and landed a few metres away. There were no reported injuries. Media frequently reported the tornado as a 'mini-tornado' however, no such classification exists. The [[Bureau of Meteorology]] classified the tornado as an EF1 with winds between 117&nbsp;km/h to 180&nbsp;km/h.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weather/hornsby-tornado-nothing-mini-about-it-20131119-2xsk4.html|title=Hornsby tornado: nothing mini about it|website=[[Sydney Morning Herald]]|date=19 November 2013|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 13 February 2015, a bomb threat caused a centre lockdown, and the central plaza was evacuated. There were unconfirmed reports that a man left a bag unattended at a restaurant and told staff it was a bomb. The man was later taken into police custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/man-arrested-at-westfield-hornsby-over-suspected-bomb-hoax-20150213-13edrd.html|title=Man arrested at Westfield Hornsby over suspected bomb hoax|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 13 February 2015, a bomb threat caused a centre lockdown, and the central plaza was evacuated. There were unconfirmed reports that a man left a bag unattended at a restaurant and told staff it was a bomb. The man was later taken into police custody.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/man-arrested-at-westfield-hornsby-over-suspected-bomb-hoax-20150213-13edrd.html|title=Man arrested at Westfield Hornsby over suspected bomb hoax|website=Sydney Morning Herald|date=13 February 2015|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 31 March 2016, a man was stabbed to death at a restaurant by his partner's ex-husband. The attacker allegedly walked into the restaurant at 9.30pm, took a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the pair. The woman suffered serious injuries to her chest and a punctured sternum. Witnesses allege that after he stabbed the pair, he calmly walked up and down the shopping centre's concourse, covered in blood and carrying the 20&nbsp;cm knife in his hand. He surrendered himself to police arrest without incident.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/westfield-hornsby-stabbing-victim-keith-collins-lost-son-in-car-crash-20160401-gnw6tz.html|title=Westfield Hornsby stabbing victim Keith Collins lost son in car crash|website=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 31 March 2016, a man was stabbed to death at a restaurant by his partner's ex-husband. The attacker allegedly walked into the restaurant at 9.30pm, took a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the pair. The woman suffered serious injuries to her chest and a punctured sternum. Witnesses allege that after he stabbed the pair, he calmly walked up and down the shopping centre's concourse, covered in blood and carrying the 20&nbsp;cm knife in his hand. He surrendered himself to police arrest without incident.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/westfield-hornsby-stabbing-victim-keith-collins-lost-son-in-car-crash-20160401-gnw6tz.html|title=Westfield Hornsby stabbing victim Keith Collins lost son in car crash|website=Sydney Morning Herald|date=April 2016|access-date=2016-06-10}}</ref>
* On 9 June 2016, a patient from a nearby [[Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital|psychiatric hospital]] escaped and confronted pedestrians at the central plaza. The man was confronted by police and was shot after he attempted to retaliate. As a result, three bystanders were injured by ricocheting bullets that struck them in the legs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/police-shoot-and-kill-knifeman-at-westfield-hornsby/news-story/09e98074a9f0534020686a76ebee783c |title=Police Shoot And Kill Knifeman At Westfield Hornsby |work= News.com |publisher=[[News (website)|News]] |date=2016-06-09 |accessdate=2016-06-19}}</ref>
* On 9 June 2016, a patient from a nearby [[Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital|psychiatric hospital]] escaped and confronted pedestrians at the central plaza. The man was confronted by police and was shot after he attempted to retaliate. As a result, three bystanders were injured by ricocheting bullets that struck them in the legs.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/crime/police-shoot-and-kill-knifeman-at-westfield-hornsby/news-story/09e98074a9f0534020686a76ebee783c |title=Police Shoot And Kill Knifeman At Westfield Hornsby |work=News.com.au|date=2016-06-09 |access-date=2016-06-19}}</ref>


== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.westfield.com.au/hornsby/ Westfield Hornsby Official Website]
*[http://www.westfield.com.au/hornsby/ Westfield Hornsby Official Website]
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Westfield Hornsby
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LocationHornsby, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates33°42′15″S 151°06′03″E / 33.70417°S 151.10083°E / -33.70417; 151.10083
Address236 Pacific Highway
Opening dateJuly 1961 (July 1961) (original)
26 September 2001 (26 September 2001) (current)
DeveloperWestfield Group
OwnerScentre Group
No. of stores and services314
No. of anchor tenants8
Total retail floor area99,550 square metres (1,071,500 sq ft)
No. of floors3
Parking3,200
Public transit accessHornsby railway station
Websitewestfield.com.au/hornsby

Westfield Hornsby is a large indoor/outdoor shopping centre in the suburb of Hornsby on the Upper North Shore of Sydney.[1]

History

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The original Westfield Hornsby known as Westfield Plaza opened in July 1961.[2] The centre featured McDowells (later rebranded as Waltons and then Venture), Coles New World and 25 stores.[3][4][5]

In 1968 Westfield Hornsby received its first major redevelopment which saw the centre quadruple in size. The centre was also upgraded in 1976 and 1979.

A competing shopping centre opened on 14 November 1979 by Deputy Premier Jack Ferguson and Hornsby Shire President Don Evans.[6] The shopping centre known as Northgate featured Grace Bros (rebranded to Myer in 2004), Kmart and 67 speciality stores.[7]

In the early 1990s the intersection of Florence Street and Hunter Street became a pedestrian mall with a fountain at the centre of the pedestrian mall. The fountain known as the Hornsby Water Clock was designed by Victor Cusack who previously designed the Pacific Family fountain in 1988 at Westfield Warringah Mall. The fountain was unveiled in 1993.[8]

In 1999 Westfield purchased the Northgate Shopping Centre and commenced its four stage redevelopment. This redevelopment involved the closure and demolition of the original Westfield centre and incorporation of adjacent Northgate Centre into the development. In January 2000 Westfield was temporarily closed to pave way for the new centre which doubled the retail space and added restaurants and cinemas at a cost of $360 million over a two-year period.[9] During this redevelopment, the original Westfield centre was demolished and rebuilt, making it the second Westfield to be completely demolished after Westfield Burwood. It also extended and refurbished former Northgate centre.

The development opened in four stages. Stage 1 of the redevelopment opened in the former Northgate side in October 2000 with the Northgate name dropped and part of Westfield. This stage included the opening of Coles and 50 stores.

Stage 2 opened in May 2001 which was the old Westfield Hornsby side. This stage was physically separated from the stage 1 site until August when the 2 stages joined together via an underground level. This stage included the opening of Woolworths and 40 speciality stores

Stage 3 was completed in September 2001 which included the opening of David Jones, Target, Gowings, a food court and 100 stores.

Westfield Hornsby had its official grand opening on the 26 September 2001.

Stage 4 of the development opened on 29 November 2001 with the opening of the nine screen Greater Union Cinema (now Event Cinemas) and restaurant precinct which opened on 25 November 2001.[10]

In 2005 the three level Gowings store closed and was replaced by JB Hi-Fi on the upper level, Macro Wholefoods (rebranded as Thomas Dux on 26 September 2009 before closing in April 2016[11] and replaced by Toys R Us until 2018 which is now Uniqlo which opened in April 2019)[12] on the middle level and Dan Murphy's on the lower level.[13]

On 24 September 2011 Apple opened its 13th store in Australia in the centre.[14]

In July 2014, as part of a restructure of the Westfield Group, it came under the control of the Scentre Group.[15]

On 12 January 2020 Myer closed down its store after 40 years of trade and was replaced by Harvey Norman on the Upper level which opened on 3 October 2020 and TK Maxx on the second floor.[16]

Tenants

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Westfield Hornsby has 99,550m² of floor space. The major retailers include David Jones, TK Maxx, Kmart, Target, Aldi, Coles, Woolworths, Uniqlo, Apple, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Rebel, Fitness First, KOKO Amusement and Event Cinemas.

Transport

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The North Shore and Northern lines offer frequent train services to Hornsby station which is a short walk from the centre.

Westfield Hornsby has bus connections to the Sydney CBD, North Shore, Northern Suburbs and Hills District, as well as local surrounding suburbs. It is served by CDC NSW bus services. The majority of its bus services are located on Pacific Highway in front of the centre as well as on Station Street on the other side of the station.

Westfield Hornsby also has multi level car parks with 3,200 spaces.

Incidents

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  • On 18 November 2013, a tornado formed over the Hornsby area.[17] There was damage to the Westfield complex as part of the roof collapsed over the Event cinema. Nearby, a demountable structure was completely uplifted and landed a few metres away. There were no reported injuries. Media frequently reported the tornado as a 'mini-tornado' however, no such classification exists. The Bureau of Meteorology classified the tornado as an EF1 with winds between 117 km/h to 180 km/h.[18]
  • On 13 February 2015, a bomb threat caused a centre lockdown, and the central plaza was evacuated. There were unconfirmed reports that a man left a bag unattended at a restaurant and told staff it was a bomb. The man was later taken into police custody.[19]
  • On 31 March 2016, a man was stabbed to death at a restaurant by his partner's ex-husband. The attacker allegedly walked into the restaurant at 9.30pm, took a knife from the kitchen and stabbed the pair. The woman suffered serious injuries to her chest and a punctured sternum. Witnesses allege that after he stabbed the pair, he calmly walked up and down the shopping centre's concourse, covered in blood and carrying the 20 cm knife in his hand. He surrendered himself to police arrest without incident.[20]
  • On 9 June 2016, a patient from a nearby psychiatric hospital escaped and confronted pedestrians at the central plaza. The man was confronted by police and was shot after he attempted to retaliate. As a result, three bystanders were injured by ricocheting bullets that struck them in the legs.[21]

References

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  1. ^ "Westfield Hornsby". Scentre Group. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. ^ FutureHornsby. "History". Future Hornsby. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Hornsby Westfield Shopping Plaza, 1961". Hornsby Shire. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. ^ "THE SHOPPING MALL MUSEUM". Retrieved 6 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Trove". trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Opening of Northgate Shopping Centre". Hornsby Shire. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Opening of Northgate Hornsby advertisement, 1976". Hornsby Shire. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  8. ^ "The Hornsby Water Clock". historyofsydney.com.au. 5 March 2016. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  9. ^ "Westfield Trust Reports 16.1% Increase In Profit". Scoop News. Scoop. 9 August 2001. Retrieved 10 December 2011.
  10. ^ "Event Cinemas Hornsby in Sydney, AU - Cinema Treasures". cinematreasures.org. Retrieved 28 September 2020.
  11. ^ Colgan, Paul (2 February 2016). "It looks like Thomas Dux is the next problem for Woolworths". Business Insider Australia. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  12. ^ "Uniqlo to open 6th store in NSW". Inside Retail. 10 April 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Gowings pays price for overreaching". Australian Financial Review. 9 November 2005. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  14. ^ "Apple to open Hornsby store this week". PC World. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  15. ^ "How the wild, wild Westfield restructure deal was eventually won". Australian Financial Review. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  16. ^ "Harvey Norman: Epic first half shaping for retail giant". News.com.au. 25 September 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
  17. ^ "Roof collapses at movie theatre at Westfield Hornsby". 18 November 2013.
  18. ^ "Hornsby tornado: nothing mini about it". Sydney Morning Herald. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  19. ^ "Man arrested at Westfield Hornsby over suspected bomb hoax". Sydney Morning Herald. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  20. ^ "Westfield Hornsby stabbing victim Keith Collins lost son in car crash". Sydney Morning Herald. April 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
  21. ^ "Police Shoot And Kill Knifeman At Westfield Hornsby". News.com.au. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
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