Opening of Nicholson Central

Blackmont Property has unveiled a $45 million mixed-use Canning Vale neighbourhood centre, to produce the first transport-oriented development (TOD) on Metronet’s Thornlie – Cockburn link.

Nicholson Central was developed on the 2ha site of the former Willow Ponds Reception Centre at 459 Nicholson Road, Canning Vale, to activate the area between Nicholson Road and the Nicholson Road train station expected to open in 2025.

The TOD is a collaboration between Blackmont Property and the Department of Communities, which has plans for a medium-density residential project at the rear of the site.

The 5,400sqm Nicholson Central neighbourhood shopping centre includes an IGA Supermarket, childcare centre Sagewood Early Learning, Snap Fitness Gym, Yahava Coffee, a Taco Bell and other retailers which have already started trading.

Metronet champion Transport, Planning and Ports Minister Rita Saffioti along with Southern River MP Terry Healy today opened Nicholson Central.   

Blackmont Property director John Young said the developer, which worked closely with Main Roads, the Department of Communities, the City of Gosnells and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage, was thrilled to be making METRONET history.

“Because of its history as a wedding venue, the Willow Ponds Reception Centre holds many happy memories for local families,” Mr Young said. “We thought carefully about the mix of tenants in Nicholson Central and we’re hopeful the centre will prove to be a friendly, neighbourhood drawcard.”