Carillon City
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Carillon City is a major shopping centre, located in Perth, Western Australia
. It is located in the middle of the Perth main retail precinct between the Hay and Murray Street malls. It is linked to St Georges Terrace by way of access through Trinity Arcade and an arcade under the Hay Street Mall. Walkways and a pedestrian overpass connect the Cultural Precinct, public carparks, the rail and bus terminal with Carillon City.
Sometime in 1998 City Arcade was purchased by the Hawaiian Property Group and Multiplex Property Trust, and merged into what is now known as Carillon City. On the Eastern side of the property resides a fourteen story office block.
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There are no major food restaurants outside of the centre which form part of the complex.
Perth, Western Australia
Perth is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia and the fourth most populous city in Australia. The Perth metropolitan area has an estimated population of almost 1,700,000....
. It is located in the middle of the Perth main retail precinct between the Hay and Murray Street malls. It is linked to St Georges Terrace by way of access through Trinity Arcade and an arcade under the Hay Street Mall. Walkways and a pedestrian overpass connect the Cultural Precinct, public carparks, the rail and bus terminal with Carillon City.
History and Development
Originally the centre was two individual arcades known as City Arcade and Carillon City. The then City Arcade was constructed in 1970 and refurbished in 1980. Carillon Arcade was opened in 1982Sometime in 1998 City Arcade was purchased by the Hawaiian Property Group and Multiplex Property Trust, and merged into what is now known as Carillon City. On the Eastern side of the property resides a fourteen story office block.
Redevelopments
As part of the merger of the two arcades in 1998, extensive refurbishment works were undertaken to increase the aesthetic appeal of the new combined arcades.Architectural Features
On the south-western side of the complex, there is a three storey glass atrium which also has a two storey glass spiral staircase running from the first to second floors of the complex.Transport
As the centre connects with two major pedestrian malls there is no direct transport to the location. However, the area is well serviced by bus links along St Georges Terrace, as well as services from the Wellington Street Bus Station and the Esplanade Busport. Rail services are available from the nearby Perth railway stationPerth railway station
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Major Precincts
The fifth floor of the complex also includes the Perth Tourists Lounge, targeted primarily at overseas visitors particularly from Asian destinations to relax while visiting and shopping within the city areas.Major Retailers
Major retailers within the centre include:- Suzanne Grae
- Cotton On
- Cue
- RM Williams
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- 2 Level Target Department Store
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Major food restaurants
Major food retailers within the centre include:- Hungry Jacks
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There are no major food restaurants outside of the centre which form part of the complex.