16 September 2026: Construction is officially underway on the new $29 million neighbourhood shopping centre in Lauderdale, marking a significant milestone for the local community.
The shopping centre is expected to create more than 300 jobs throughout the life of the project, including more than 260 ongoing jobs and another 75 jobs during construction.
The shopping centre will be located at 438 South Arm Road, Lauderdale, featuring a brand new Woolworths supermarket, as well as 13 specialty shops, including various food and beverage offerings.
Customers at the new Lauderdale Woolworths will have the opportunity to choose from an extensive range of local produce, including Tasmanian fresh milk, premium local cheeses, as well as locally-made jams and honey.
Woolworths’ Tasmania Property Development Manager Nathan Dundovic said: “The centre is a place where locals can shop, meet, and connect.
“We are excited to see work underway on this project, which will provide the community with a new convenient option to complete their weekly grocery shop.”
Mayor Brendan Blomeley said: “I warmly welcome this significant development in Lauderdale, as it will provide greater access to groceries, retail, and services for residents in this fast-growing part of our city.”
Woolworths Lauderdale will be open between the hours of 7am - 10pm, Monday to Sunday. The development also features:
- More than 220 car parking spots;
- An alfresco dining area;
- An eight-bay Direct to Boot service for convenient online order pickups;
- More than 600 solar panels and eight EV charging stations.
Lauderdale is one of four new Woolworths supermarkets planned to open in Tasmania in the coming years. These new stores will create around 650 direct, ongoing jobs, as well as hundreds of additional jobs during the construction phase.
Woolworths’ commitment to Tasmania goes back 85 years. Today, Woolworths employs 5,200 people in the state, operates 32 supermarkets, and purchases food produced by a large number of Tasmanian farmers and suppliers.
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