Proposed Woolworths - 495-507 Barkly Street, Footscray

Woolworths is proposing to develop a new supermarket at 495-507 Barkly Street, Footscray.

The site, currently occupied by the 501 Receptions building, is a large lot of approximately 6,290.33 square meters.  It is situated in between the IGA (formerly ‘Sims’) Supermarket, the intersection with Summerhill Road and residential developments.

Its redevelopment would represent a major transformation of the West Footscray Neighbourhood Activity Centre. At this stage, Woolworths has proposed to Council the following: 

  • Removal of all buildings and vegetation currently on-site. 
  • A two storey building containing two levels of basement parking, totalling 7063.5 square meters of new floor space. 
  • A mixed use development, containing a Woolworths supermarket, Bottle shop, Childcare Facility, Medical Centre, Gym, Office space, and 8 Retail Tenancies.
  • Provision of 278 car spaces, 10 Motorcycle and 23 Bicycle spaces.
  • Modifications to the intersection of Barkly Street and Summerhill Road to allow for vehicle access to basement and loading bay.
  • Associated landscaping and public realm modifications.

The application was advertised during April/May 2023 with objections against and submissions in support of the proposal received.

Next Steps

The applicant has lodged an appeal at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. A Compulsory Conference (Mediation) is scheduled for 5 September 2023 with a five day Hearing commencing on 20 November 2023 - assuming that no resolution is reached at the Compulsory Conference. Persons who submitted to Council (either in support or opposed) during the public notification period would have received details from Woolworths directly regarding how to participate in the Compulsory Conference and Hearing. If you did not submit to Council during the public notification period then you will need to contact VCAT directly to determine how you are able to participate in the process further.

The Initiating Order from VCAT is available to download at the bottom of this page. 

Further Information

For further information contact Council's City Places Department by emailing urbanplanning@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or phone 9688 0200.

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