| Woollahra Municipal Council A NEW SOCIAL HUB eventuated.” Stage 1 of the Kiaora Lands joint venture was completed in June, 2014. Following that was the opening of the new flagship Woolworths Supermarket, along with Dan Murphy’s, Little Jean Bistro, and an About Life Natural Marketplace. Stage 2 of the development is close to being fully operational. It includes the new three storey public library, a retail arcade of approximately 20 specialty shops, two levels of commercial office space, and a landscaped public plaza. Fronting the plaza is the ‘Mistelle’ wine bar, Bake Bar Organic Artisan bakery/café, and Zen modern Chinese restaurant. “Visitors can come in and shop in arguably the best shopping precinct in Australia,” Allan says. “There’s a variety of different uses and activities that are appealing to people. It doesn’t just meet the demands of local residents, but it also provides a degree of delight when you visit. It makes going to the supermarket not so much of a chore. It has the capacity to be a very positive experience.” “Look at mothers, for example,” he adds. “During the day, they can drop off their kids at
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