Major retailers to anchor new Fountain Gate Central<\/a><\/p>\nThe precinct is not only host the largest health infrastructure project in Victoria, it\u2019s set to deliver a retail and hospitality precinct, on top of allied health and a Victoria Univeristy education and research centre.<\/p>\n
Fitzroys\u2019 James Lockwood and Franklin Gikas, together with Mitchell Humphreys of Future Proof, have been managing the leasing campaign for the retail and commercial component of the project.<\/p>\n
A line-up of well known brands has committed to open in the centre next year, including Schnitz, Zuppa, Alleyway Kitchen and Shuji Sushi.<\/p>\n
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Schnitz is among the retails to commit to opening at the new Footscray Hospital.<\/p>\n
Continental Hospitality Group will operate the main 700sq\u00a0m cafe and two satellite kiosks, alongside the social enterprise cafe Youth Projects, a not-for-profit organisation delivering frontline support for disadvantaged young people.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past decade there\u2019s been a noticeable shift in expectations for retail, hospitality and lifestyle experiences at major health and education institutions,\u201d Mr Lockwood said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople expect higher-quality and broader offerings at hospitals when they\u2019re looking to get a coffee or something to eat, to do some quick shopping, or for complementary health and wellness services.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re seeing genuine momentum building around the Footscray Hospital precinct, which is setting a new precedent for those experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The $1.5bn new Footscray Hospital is set to open on February 18, health minister Maryanne Thomas said.<\/p>\n
Mr Gikas said hospitality groups have moved early to secure prime sites, knowing this will be one of Melbourne\u2019s busiest and most vibrant mixed-use destinations over the next decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cCaf\u00e9s, grab-and-go food, and quality casual dining options are leading the charge,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cHospitality operators have shifted focus to these health and education facilities as they have guaranteed foot traffic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this case, they\u2019re catering not just to hospital staff and visitors, but also to the area\u2019s growing residential and student population.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new Footscray Hospital will deliver more than 500 inpatient beds and is expected to serve nearly 15,000 additional patients annually, with an anticipated attendance of around 20,000 more individuals in the emergency department each year than the existing hospital.<\/p>\n
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