The announcement we’ve all been waiting for!

It has been confirmed! Westfield North Lakes has announced that IKEA and the new extension will be opening on Thursday, November 17!

They have also announced the new Retailers that will be joining IKEA, Kmart, JB Hifi, Rebel Sport and Cotton On Mega in the new mall.

UPDATE: Westfield North Lakes have released the names of more stores that will joining the existing mentioned stores in the Grand Opening.

Ally, Betts, Chi Day Spa, Lacey Lane, Magic Car Wash, Michael Hill, Naturally Organic Hair, Prouds, Rainbow Nails, Roll’d, Samsung, Sparkles, Suncorp, Sushi Sushi, Tarocash, Tooth Booth and Tommy Gunns.

The list includes: Sportsgirl, Forever New, Pumpkin Patch, Dissh, Wanted Shoes, Spencil, Hallenstein Brothers, Universal Store, Carzoos, Skechers, Bonds, Platypus, Kathmandu, Surf Dive ‘N’ Ski, Valley Girl, Abi & Joseph, Lush, Tree of Life, Bed Bath N’ Table, Kidstuff, Crema Espresso, Love Henry, Coffee Hit, Honey Birdette, Zing pop Culture, Skate Connections, Famous Footwear, STA Travel, Little JC, Charcoal Clothing, Beauty Stop, Goldmark, Hero Sushi, Juice Farmacy, Saleras, Top Case and more!

It has also been confirmed this morning by Westfield North Lakes that ticketless parking will be introduced to coincide with the opening of the new stores. There will be 4900 car spaces (that’s around twice as many as currently available!) including a new multi-level under cover car park.

The new technology has many advantages. If you park for under three hours, your licence plate is read and the boom gates will open. If you’re parking for longer than three hours, you have two options. To register online for Ticketless parking at – https://www.westfield.com.au/parking. Alternatively, there will be Pay Stations located near shopping entrances.

Two new entrances into the shopping center will also be opened for use shortly. Rear access to parking from the Bruce Highway off-ramp will reopen along with a new entry point to the centre from Anzac Avenue.