The Coles Hilton Shopping Centre is more than just a shopping destination; it’s a vibrant community hub that fosters connection and convenience for Hilton residents.
Coles Hilton Shopping Centre Profile
Key Features
Total Site Area: 6,000m²
Shopping Centre Area: 5,100m²
Car Parking & Landscape: 5,200m²
Anchor Tenant: Coles (occupying 3,700m²), including a suspended loading dock, truck turntable, and back-of-house areas
Specialty Tenants: Bottle shop and café
Car Parking: Ample spaces, including 4,000m² of underground basement parking
Design Aesthetics: Modern architecture with two raking ultra-core cladded entries and feature stainless steel Amplimesh chain-linked façade veils
Duration: Total 17 months from site mobilisation to trading
Anchored by a spacious Coles supermarket accessible directly from South Street, the centre also houses a café, bottle shop, and full basement car park. The development boasts a thoughtfully designed layout, ample parking, travellator, lift, and end-of-trip facilities, ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience.
Located on South Street in Hilton under the Fremantle Shire and bordered by residential homes and a childcare centre, the project faced significant challenges as the entire site boundary required piling and excavation to create a new 6,000m² underground basement.
Fortunately, the neighbours consented to construction and were kept informed throughout the process. The neighbouring childcare centre even facilitated significant crane lifts from their car park on weekends.
Despite the Spire & Co. teams individual construction experience, this was the company’s inaugural project and far more complex than a simple commercial warehouse on a greenfield site. The Coles Hilton Shopping Centre presented technical challenges and boundary constraints at almost every stage, including navigating Western Power’s late de-energisation of an existing substation, working near high-voltage power lines during excavation and piling, and upgrading a district sewer main running 4m beneath the site through the piled walls. Not to mention, preserving a community-cherished mature tree located right on the edge of the basement excavation line was critical. Fortunately, all these challenges were managed without incident, and the tree now blesses the centre with cherished mottled sunlight for the café diners.
The Coles Hilton Shopping Centre features a full contiguous piled basement, with a cost effective design solution to ratify the footing to pile connections and wet crop pile caps as well as a unique pile gap treatment, a testament to Spire & Co.’s commitment to innovative and sustainable construction practices. This unique design provides ample parking for customers while minimising the impact on the surrounding environment. The piling technique ensures structural stability and longevity, guaranteeing a lasting asset for the Hilton community.
"Everyone is impressed with the quality of the product which is a credit to the work of your team."
Client
Despite being a relatively new player in Perth’s construction scene, Spire & Co. has made a significant impact with the successful completion of the Coles Hilton Shopping Centre. This accomplishment underscores the company’s dedication to quality, collaboration, and community engagement, positioning them as a trusted and reliable partner for future developments in Perth.
Spire & Co. prioritised sustainability and community well-being throughout the construction process. The company meticulously preserved mature trees on the site, demonstrating respect for the natural environment. Furthermore, Spire & Co. implemented measures to minimise noise, dust, and disruption to the local community, earning the respect and appreciation of Hilton residents.
The Coles Hilton Shopping Centre is a shining example of Spire & Co.’s dedication to building a brighter future for the community. This modern, convenient, and environmentally conscious development serves as a catalyst for growth and prosperity in the area and was delivered on time with minimal impact. Spire & Co. looks forward to continuing its journey as a trusted partner in shaping the future of Perth’s vibrant construction scene, proving that a small, experienced, and dedicated team focusing on clients’ needs can deliver excellence without unnecessary bureaucracy.
