HDA outcome, Westfield Warringah

Scentre Group Chief Executive Officer Elliott Rusanow said:

“Our Westfield destinations are essential centres of the community. In 2024 our destinations attracted 526 million customer visits.

“Our destinations are strategically located close to transport and existing infrastructure, and where millions of people live and work.

“Governments recognise the value in locating housing close to existing urban centres, and have earmarked locations close to transport infrastructure for additional housing supply, for example the Transport Oriented Development policy in NSW.

“Given our portfolio of strategic land holdings, we have the ability to significantly contribute to residential housing supply at our locations across Australia and New Zealand.

“We are focused on how we can create substantial long-term growth for the Group by adding housing to our large and uniquely located land holdings.

“At Westfield Warringah, we have been collaboratively participating in state and local planning processes to potentially add housing.

“We are pleased by the NSW Housing Delivery Authority’s recommendation that Westfield Warringah be declared a state significant development, with the potential to create up to 1,500 residential dwellings.

“This is another significant long term growth opportunity for our business. We look forward to continuing our work with all stakeholders on the future of Westfield Warringah.

“We received rezoning approval at Westfield Hornsby in Sydney and Westfield Belconnen in Canberra that now provides the opportunity for large scale residential development at those sites.

“We are focused on securing similar opportunities across many of our destinations during 2025 and beyond.”