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Charlestown Square shopping complex redevelopment, 2008 to 2010. Photograph taken 23/12/2009
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Creator: Messiter, Mrs Judy - Lake Macquarie City Library
The 2010 redevelopment effectively saw Charlestown square almost double in size to 88, 000sqm. The extensions cost a total of $470 million and provided 1250 permanent or part time jobs in the retail industry, making it a major employer in the region. Included in the redevelopment are a number of key features chosen for their significance to the region. A large timber boat, along with sea animal light fittings and a water feature are in the children's section as a representation of the area's maritime history. In the extended section of the shopping centre, there is a dark stone floor to represent the Hunter regions coalmining history along with timber portals, representing the old mine shafts.
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