Woolworths has officially opened its newest local shopping centre and supermarket in North Parramatta, completely transforming the site of the former Bunnings.
From today, supermarket customers will be greeted with a brand new fresh food experience and shopping options in the heart of North Parramatta.
Shoppers will be able to choose from a range of favourites across Australian fresh produce, including from the seafood, deli and bakery departments.
Located at 1-9 North Rocks Road, North Rocks, the new centre features a 3,800 square metre Woolworths supermarket which includes a full production bakery, cheese corner and a six-bay direct to boot service.
The centre also includes a World Gym and an enclosed outdoor dining area, serviced by eateries like Sushi Culture, Manoosh Pizzeria, Qube Eatery, The Lot and others.
Woolworths Director Property Development Andrew Loveday was joined by Parramatta Lord Mayor Pierre Esber, as well as the Federal and State Members for Parramatta, Andrew Charlton and Donna Davis to mark the official opening of the centre.
“We’re delighted to be opening our doors for the residents and working community of North Parramatta and surrounding suburbs,” Loveday said.
“Instead of building a whole new site, we realised we had the perfect foundation for our build already here so we repurposed the existing main structure.
“This allowed us to complete the centre at speed for the local community, while maintaining our commitment to sustainability.”
Woolworths has also launched its second accessible checkout at the North Parramatta store today, designed specifically for team members living with a physical disability, including people who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as walkers.
The new first-of-its-kind accessible checkout includes a range of features to ensure team members who use a wheelchair can comfortably serve customers, including adjustable height with space for a wheelchair to fit under the conveyor belt.
A narrower conveyor belt will also allow team members to easily reach all groceries from a seated position.
“This new modern and sustainable shopping centre will cater to the growing community of North Parramatta and surrounding suburbs,” Esber added.
“It is a welcome and much needed addition to our current retail landscape. The decision to invest and build here sends a clear message that Parramatta is the place to do business.”
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.