Logan Hyperdome

Logan Hyperdome is a large shopping centre in Shailer Park, Queensland, in the Logan City area south of Brisbane. It is one of the largest single-storey shopping centres in Australia and the largest shopping centre in Logan City. The centre combines conventional retail with food, entertainment, public services and transport facilities, making it both a commercial destination and an important local community hub. The centre was developed on the site of the former Wild Waters water park after that attraction closed and was demolished. Construction began in September 1988, and the centre opened in 1989, with its official opening reported in July and its first trading period described as beginning in August. At opening, the complex contained 144 retailers. Its early development established a broad regional shopping format rather than a small neighbourhood centre, with department-store, supermarket, specialty-retail and dining uses. Over time, Logan Hyperdome expanded and modernised through several upgrade programs. A major 1997 redevelopment relocated the Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh supermarket, introduced Big W, added about 50 specialty stores and created a two-storey car park. Further works in 2005 expanded the entertainment and dining offer. The cinema complex, previously known as Pacific 8, was upgraded to 12 screens under Event Cinemas, while a bowling facility and additional parking were added. Restaurants and bars were also developed around a new piazza. A $17 million refurbishment completed in 2015 concentrated on the southern end of the centre and created The Market Room, an area focused on fresh food retailers and restaurants. The Hyperdome's offer extends beyond shopping. Event Cinemas operates a cinema complex on the site, and the centre contains a food court with multiple outlets. Australia Post operates a post office, while the Queensland Police Service maintains a police beat shopfront. Logan City Council's library is located at the northern end in a separate, stand-alone building; the library opened in 1998 and underwent a substantial refurbishment in 2014. The precinct also includes the Loganholme bus station, which is in Translink Zone 3, and an adjacent taxi rank. The separately identified Hyperdome Home Centre provides an additional home-improvement and household-retail component outside the main mall area. Ownership has changed during the centre's history. In 1990, Bob Ell sold the property to John Longhurst, known for developing Dreamworld. Longhurst subsequently sold a 50 percent interest to Queensland Investment Corporation, which became the sole owner in 2013. The centre has continued operating despite changes in its tenant mix and the broader pressures affecting Australian department stores, specialty retailers and casual dining. Myer closed its Logan Hyperdome store in January 2019, while the Loganholme Sizzler restaurant closed in 2020 as the Australian chain prepared to shut its remaining restaurants. These closures illustrate the continuing evolution of the centre rather than the end of its operations.

Logan Hyperdome was built in south-east Queensland after the closure and demolition of Wild Waters, a water park previously occupying the site. Site work began in September 1988. The shopping centre was officially opened in July 1989 and began trading in August of that year, launching with 144 retailers. Its scale and single-storey design positioned it as a regional centre for Logan City and communities south of Brisbane. The property changed hands in 1990, when Bob Ell sold it to John Longhurst, a developer associated with Dreamworld. Longhurst later sold half of the ownership to Queensland Investment Corporation. QIC eventually acquired the remaining interest and became the centre's full owner in 2013. The centre has undergone repeated refurbishment and expansion. Works were recorded in May 1990, October 1997, December 1998, March 2005 and August 2015. The 1997 project was the largest early redevelopment. It moved Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh from its original position, added Big W and approximately 50 specialty retailers, and created a two-storey car park. Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh subsequently closed on 30 June 2017. The 2005 project strengthened the centre's entertainment and hospitality role. The existing Pacific 8 cinema was expanded to 12 screens and operated by Event Cinemas. A bowling alley, later known as AMF Hyperbowl, was added, together with another car park and a piazza containing restaurants and bars. A further $17 million refurbishment was completed in 2015. The project focused on the southern section of the centre and created The Market Room, a dedicated fresh-food and restaurant area. The centre's wider precinct also includes the Hyperdome Home Centre, which is separate from the main mall area. Community and public-service functions have developed alongside the retail offer. Logan Hyperdome Library opened in 1998 in a separate building at the northern end of the centre and was refurbished in 2014. The Queensland Police Service operates a police beat shopfront, Australia Post has a post office in the centre, and the Loganholme bus station provides Translink services in Zone 3. A taxi rank sits beside the bus station. Tenant changes have reflected broader shifts in Australian retail and dining. Myer closed its store in January 2019. In 2020, the Sizzler restaurant at Logan Hyperdome also closed as the Australian Sizzler business prepared to shut its remaining locations. Despite these departures, the centre remains an active shopping, dining, entertainment, service and transport destination.

• 2015

  The Market Room opens

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  A $17 million upgrade revamps the southern end and creates The Market Room fresh-food and dining precinct.

• 2014

  Library refurbishment

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  The Logan Hyperdome Library receives a major refurbishment.

• 2013

  QIC becomes sole owner

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Queensland Investment Corporation takes full ownership after previously holding a 50 percent interest.

• 2005

  Cinema, bowling and dining expansion

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  The cinema grows to 12 screens, while bowling, parking and additional restaurant and bar space are introduced.

• 1998

  Logan Hyperdome Library opens

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Logan City Council's library opens in a separate building at the northern end of the precinct.

• 1997

  Large-scale retail expansion

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  The centre adds Big W, around 50 specialty stores and a two-storey car park while relocating Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh.

• 1990

  Ownership transfers to John Longhurst

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Bob Ell sells the centre to developer John Longhurst.

• 1989

  Shopping centre opens

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Logan Hyperdome officially opens in July and begins trading in August with 144 retailers.

• 1988

  Construction begins

  [1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Work starts on the Logan Hyperdome site after the closure and demolition of Wild Waters.

A large regional shopping and entertainment destination serving Logan City and nearby south-east Queensland communities, with a broad tenant mix and integrated civic, transport and leisure services.

• Shopping centre · 1989

  Main retail mall

  The main Logan Hyperdome complex is a large single-storey regional shopping centre containing department-store, discount-department-store, supermarket, fashion, specialty-retail and service tenants. Its tenant mix has changed over time as individual retailers have opened, relocated or closed.

• Fresh food and dining precinct · 2015

  The Market Room

  Created through the 2015 southern-end redevelopment, The Market Room is designed around fresh-food retailers, restaurants and related hospitality uses. It broadens the centre's offer beyond conventional comparison shopping and supports visits centred on dining and food purchases.

• Cinema and entertainment · 2005

  Event Cinemas Logan Hyperdome

  The centre's cinema complex developed from the former Pacific 8 operation into a 12-screen Event Cinemas venue during the 2005 expansion. It forms part of the Hyperdome's entertainment and evening-economy offer.

• Home improvement and household retail

  Hyperdome Home Centre

  The Hyperdome Home Centre is a separately identified retail area associated with the broader Hyperdome precinct. It provides space for home-improvement, household and related large-format retail uses outside the main mall area.

• Community and transport services

  Logan Hyperdome public services and transport

  The precinct incorporates services that support its role as a community destination, including an Australia Post outlet, a Queensland Police Service beat shopfront, Logan City Council's separate library building, Loganholme bus station and an adjacent taxi rank.

• 2019

  Myer tenancy closesOther

  Background

  The department-store tenant experienced insufficient customer demand according to the reference material.

  Action taken

  Myer closed its Logan Hyperdome store in January.

  Aftermath

  The closure changed the department-store composition of the centre.

  Source

• 2015

  Create a fresh-food and dining destinationStrategy

  Background

  The southern end of the centre was selected for a major refurbishment intended to refresh the customer environment and diversify the offer.

  Action taken

  A $17 million redevelopment created The Market Room, combining fresh-food retailers and restaurants.

  Aftermath

  The refurbishment added a dedicated food-led area and modernised part of the centre's southern section.

  Redevelopment cost. $17 million (2015 refurbishment)

  Source

• 2005

  Develop an integrated entertainment and dining precinctGeneration change

  Background

  The centre sought to extend its use beyond daytime shopping by increasing cinema capacity and adding leisure and hospitality facilities.

  Action taken

  The Pacific 8 cinema was upgraded to 12 screens under Event Cinemas, while bowling, parking, restaurants and bars were added around a new piazza.

  Aftermath

  The Hyperdome gained a more substantial cinema, leisure and evening-dining offer.

  Source

• 1997

  Expand the regional retail and parking offerStrategy

  Background

  The centre undertook its largest early upgrade to strengthen its regional-destination role and accommodate a broader tenant mix.

  Action taken

  Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh was relocated, Big W and approximately 50 specialty stores were added, and a two-storey car park was built.

  Aftermath

  The project increased the centre's retail capacity and expanded its large-format and specialty-shopping offer.

  Source

• 2020

  Sizzler closes its Logan Hyperdome restaurant[1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The Loganholme Sizzler location at the Hyperdome closed during the chain's 2020 withdrawal from Australia, ahead of the permanent closure of its remaining Australian restaurants.

• 2019

  Myer closes Logan Hyperdome department store[1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Myer ended its Logan Hyperdome tenancy in January 2019, with the closure attributed in the reference material to insufficient customer numbers.

• 2005

  Logan Hyperdome cinema and entertainment expansion[1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Product generation

  The centre expanded its leisure and dining offer, upgrading its cinema complex from Pacific 8 to 12 screens under Event Cinemas and adding bowling, parking, restaurants and bars.

• 1997

  Major redevelopment adds Big W, specialty stores and parking[1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  A substantial upgrade relocated Bi-Lo Mega Frrresh, added Big W, expanded the specialty-retail offer by approximately 50 stores and introduced a two-storey car park.

• 1989

  Logan Hyperdome opens after development on the former Wild Waters site[1]Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The new shopping centre opened in Shailer Park after construction began in 1988 and the former Wild Waters water park site was cleared. The centre launched with 144 retailers.

1. 1Logan Hyperdomeen.wikipedia.org