Planning and design work for the rebuild of New World Victoria Park has reached an important milestone, with concept designs now complete and the project moving into its next phase.
The team is now back on site undertaking preliminary works and preparing for construction to begin, subject to the necessary consents being approved. These activities will help ensure the project is ready to progress once approvals are in place.
Following the fire that significantly damaged the supermarket in 2025, extensive work has been undertaken behind the scenes to make the site safe, complete demolition works, progress detailed planning and advance the design of the new store.
The project team has now completed the concept design phase and is progressing structural engineering and detailed interior design work ahead of the next stage of construction.
New World Victoria Park owner Steve Purton said the past year had been one of the most challenging periods of his career.
"It's hard to believe it's been a year since the fire. Like many people in the community, I still remember the fire alarm sounding and realising the store we'd built over many years was in trouble.
"The past 12 months have been tough for our team, our customers and everyone connected to the store. But it's also been a year that has shown just how much New World Victoria Park means to people. The support we've received from customers, neighbouring businesses, the wider co-operative and the local community has been overwhelming.
"While there is still a lot of work ahead, reaching the concept design milestone is a significant step forward. It's exciting to now be able to see the future shape of the store and start bringing that vision to life.
"We're committed to creating a modern, sustainable supermarket that serves this community for many years to come. We know people are eager to see us back, and we're looking forward to the day we can welcome customers through the doors again."
The new supermarket will largely retain the existing footprint, helping streamline construction and support an earlier reopening, while delivering modern, efficient and future-focused shopping.
The project team is also continuing to work towards delivering a Green Star-accredited supermarket, reflecting a commitment to sustainable building practices and store operations.
From next week, contractors will return to site to complete the final demolition works, clearing the way for main structural works to begin from August 2026.
Further updates on the rebuild will be shared as the project progresses.
