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26th March 2008

Harbour Town expansion signals new era of growth

Harbour Town Adelaide has today announced plans to expand its shopping precinct in Adelaide 's booming western suburbs, in a move that will create 30 new stores and more than 250 jobs.

The Lewis Land Group, said capital works have commenced on the development as part of a major expansion of what is already the State's biggest outlet shopping destination.

Opened by Premier Mike Rann in 2003, Harbour Town was expanded in 2005 to include 30 additional outlet stores.

National Marketing Manager, Angela Gore said shoppers and tourists from Adelaide and regional South Australia were strong supporters of Harbour Town 's existing outlet stores, but there was also robust demand for a broader shopping experience.

“Adelaide's west is being transformed into a business and tourism hub with local, interstate and international businesses all keen to secure a prime location near the Adelaide Airport,” Ms Gore said.

“We've already seen significant interest from high-profile retailers keen to be a part of all that's happening in and around Harbour Town 's West Beach location and we're expecting to see even greater interest as the construction takes shape.”

This has prompted leading supermarket operator Woolworths to take up an anchor tenancy and discussions are currently underway with other interested retailers. Woolworths' presence will secure its place in its second Harbour Town Centre – having already traded successfully in Harbour Town Gold Coast.

More than 400 new parking spaces will be added as part of the development to cater for increased demand.

Ms Gore said more than 300 people were currently employed at Harbour Town Adelaide. The new development was expected to create in excess of 250 jobs in retail, hospitality and management over the next few years.

Harbour Town brand direct outlet shopping centres are based in premium locations on Queensland 's Gold Coast, Adelaide 's West Beach and West Perth in Western Australia and are Australia 's leading purpose-designed outlet shopping destinations. Harbour Town Melbourne is due to open later this year at Waterfront City , Docklands.

Completion of the Harbour Town Adelaide expansion is anticipated for December 2008.

Media Information:

Samantha Munt

Michels Warren

Ph. (08) 8267 6888

Mob. 0408 715 585

Email. smunt@micwar.com.au

Harbour Town contact:

Angela Gore

National Marketing Manager

Ph. (08) 8355 1144

Mob. 0439 992 747