Council report recommends rejection of $150m Roselands revamp as Monday vote looms
Council planners raise 11 concerns over Costco and traffic; traders say centre needs upgrade
The future of one of Sydney’s oldest shopping centres hangs in the balance ahead of a crucial planning panel vote on Monday, after a report to the panel recommended rejecting a $150 million redevelopment of Roselands Shopping Centre that would introduce a Costco warehouse, dozens of new retailers and hundreds of jobs. The proposal has divided the community, with nearby residents raising traffic and amenity concerns while centre traders and the developer argue the overhaul is essential to keep the hub relevant in a shifting retail landscape.