Property development firm Revelop. the new owner of the Balgowlah Shopping Centre, is seeking community input in helping rename the iconic retail hub of the area.
At present, four potential names have been put forward for consideration: Balgowlah Village, North Harbour Village, Totem Village, and Totem Centre.
The historical significance behind “Totem” dates back to the 1960s when the shopping centre was originally named Totem Shopping Centre. Back then, the trend of totem-style constructions for retail centres in the United States inspired the interesting name.
The name with the highest votes will be in the newly crafted logo made by the Revelop’s design team. Alongside this, the official renaming of the centre is scheduled to be public in May 2024.
Exciting things are waiting for those who want to participate in the naming process of the beloved retail landmark, as Revelop offers a chance to win a $1,000 shopping centre gift card.
Community members are encouraged to visit the voting website and select their preferred name before the entry deadline at midnight on Sunday, 21 April 2024.
Community members who want to exercise their creative minds also have the freedom to suggest alternative names if none of the provided options resonate with their liking through the website’s ‘Other’ option.
Attracting a massive number of 3.5 million customers annually, Balgowlah Shopping Centre houses retail stores like Coles, Harbord Growers Market, Fitness First Platinum Gym, and over 70 speciality shops.
Revelop was founded by cousins Anthony El-Hazouri and Charbel Hazzouri, who acquired the centre for $155 million in March 2024.
Published 19-April-2024
