Artist's impressionsQIC has confirmed the next phase of its redevelopment strategy for Castle Towers, with a new retail precinct planned for Levels 2 and 3 of the centre.
Anchored by some of the most exciting lifestyle and sporting brands, the precinct will introduce global category leaders JD Sports and Lululemon, supported by local favourites City Beach and LSKD, along with enhanced and new-format stores from Nike, Universal Store and Kookai. The expansion reflects Castle Towers’ response to sustained growth across the Hills District and ongoing demand for high-performing national and international retailers, and follows the successful launch of the centre’s elevated fashion precinct in November 2025.
Scheduled to open in late 2026, the new precinct forms part of a broader investment program designed to evolve the centre’s retail mix and improve customer access. The proposal includes an additional 155 car spaces to support future visitation and strengthen connectivity as the wider development pipeline progresses.
The new development follows the successful opening of the centre’s new-to-market Designer Precinct in November 2025, which introduced brands including Aje, Kivari, Oroton, PE Nation, Tommy Hilfiger and Polo Ralph Lauren along with refreshed concepts from R.M.Williams and Camilla. Early trading performance has reinforced demand for higher-end brands and supported progression into this next phase of investment. Together, these additions represent a significant refresh of the centre’s retail mix. Luke Young, General Manager Leasing, said the plans are driven by the centre’s strong market position and sustained retailer demand:
Castle Towers is one of the most coveted super regional assets in the country, supported by a strong catchment, exceptional transport links and consistent retail demand. Interest from leading retailers continues to outpace available space, and this precinct enables us to respond to that competitive tension with a format that supports long-term performance. It sets the centre up strongly for the next stage of growth.
Luke Young - General Manager Leasing, QIC Real Estate
David Jones has concluded its long partnership with the centre in January following an extended period of planning between both parties. Its departure marks the completion of a planned transition and will allow the space to be reconfigured into a multi-tenant precinct better aligned to customer needs.
With planning complete and the transition underway, the new stores are anticipated to open late 2026. One of Australia’s most experienced commercial builders, Built, has teamed up with Japanese large-scale construction specialist Obayashi Corporation to deliver the works. The Built Obayashi joint venture brings deep expertise in delivering complex retail, commercial and mixed-use projects and is currently delivering Atlassian’s Sydney headquarters. The joint venture’s appointment supports a coordinated approach to the centre’s long-term development program.
Construction is anticipated to commence in January 2026, marking the start of a staged delivery program designed to enhance customer experience and broaden the centre's retail appeal.
