A new full-sized NBL basketball court and an outdoor kids play area at Westfield Knox will be opened to the public on Thursday 8 June, as a part of a $355 million upgrade of the shopping centre.
Westfield Knox Centre Manager Kristian Nicholls said the upgrade is progressing well and the next stage of the development will be opened in a few weeks’ time.
“A series of new and returning fashion and lifestyle brands will open the doors to their new stores for the first time, as well as our brand new full-sized NBL basketball court and outdoor kids play space,” he said.
“(It’s) creating more reasons for our customers to visit and spend time with us.”
Alongside the community initiatives, several new retailers will also be added to Westfield Knox.
Knox Basketball will manage the communal space in partnership with the centre, where it will be used for junior team’s training, competition games and clinics during school holidays.
“This next phase of the development is a significant milestone in the broader transformation and takes us one step closer to delivering a world-class retail social and lifestyle destination for Melbourne’s East,” Mr Nicholls said.
“We look forward to sharing more exciting fashion, dining and international mini-major retailer news over the coming months”.”
From opening day – 8 June – the centre will have live music, roaming entertainment, sporting personalities meet and greets among other activities.
