Retail developer Tipalea Partners has revealed a redesign of its $60 million Stony Rise Village shopping centre in Devonport, set to create an elevated consumer experience.

The 6300sqm retail hub will be anchored by Woolworths, opening its largest supermarket in Tasmania’s north-west. The latest-generation Woolworths store will be 4000sqm, with 400sqm dedicated to online ‘Click & Collect’ and ‘Direct to Boot’ services.

Stony Rise Village shopping centre will also be home to The Chemist – a national brand opening its first superstore in the region – The Coffee Club, and a number of food and beverage operators.

The site

Stony Rise Village is set to be the most technologically advanced neighbourhood centre in the north-west. It will feature EV charging stations, full solar array, weather station, free Wi-Fi, wireless charging stations, CCTV throughout, car counters, duress intercoms and a building information dashboard.

It will also introduce a range of contemporary retail design features not seen before in Devonport – including a modern and welcoming parents’ room, abundant and convenient parking with shade sails, drive-through Click & Collect, leading-edge technology and security, safe pedestrian access, separate truck and loading access, and engaging public art.

Parking spaces are generously sized with double lines on both sides and there is dedicated parking for elderly, parents with prams, disabled drivers and RVs. Spaces for Taxis and Uber food delivery bays will also be provided.

Improved shopping experience

Designed by architects i2C, the revamped design focuses more on the consumer to deliver an improved shopping experience. Importantly, the size of the retail space remains the same, and the development will still integrate modern amenity with public art and bold architecture, says Tipalea Partners.

“We have a large footprint to play with, but ultimately it works best to keep the shops closer together,” said Scott Spanton, CEO of Tipalea Partners.

“It will create a ‘high street feel’ for shoppers, and the car park will be easier to navigate as a result. This redesign minimises the impact of shopping centre essentials, like loading areas, that shoppers don’t want to see,”

With contractor Fairbrother is expected to start construction in March 2026, with the site due to be complete and trading by mid-2027.