Palm Beach Plaza is set to get a new look ahead of schedule due to rapid growth of residential developments in the suburb and interest from retailers.

Renovations and new building on the centre off Gravatt Road is set to start in the next few months, announced centre manager David Hill.

Perspective of the new look Palm Beach Plaza.

The significant upgrade not only features renovations to the existing space but the addition of 6000m² plus of retail space.

'This upgrade and expansion has been planned over the past 14 months and has involved a considerable amount of community consultation – all to deliver on the promise of the quality shopping offer that Papamoa residents deserve,” says David.

'A mixture of specialty and larger format retailers, that have shown considerable interest in Papamoa, will be progressively added to the mix over the next 18 months,” says David.

He says retail growth figures combined with the rapid growth of residential developments have given the owners of Palm Beach Plaza the confidence to start the rebuild process earlier than anticipated.

'We will begin with a new entrance statement then progressively upgrade the exterior facade – all the while the internal look, feel, tenancy mix and retail experience will be substantially altered to reflect the new image.”

Promotions will include opportunities for locals to come up with a new name for the current 'Palm Beach Plaza” and have a say in the nature and mixture of retailers –like a 'Retailer Idol”, says David.

'The architectural designs and structural changes to the existing building, combined with the addition of new retail space will add significantly to the retail offer and sense of community that already exists in Papamoa.”