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from Blacktown News - MARCH 2022

by Community Broadcast Network (CBN)

Men's Health

The mini beats on show at Westpoint Blacktown.

Mini beasts fl y into Blacktown

WESPOINT Shopping Centre has announced an exciting installation taking over the centre in March and April, exclusive to QIC centres.

National lightshow campaign, Mini Beasts, will fl y into Blacktown from March \to 30 April 30, showcasing a range of interactive sculptures, bringing a fun and interactive experience to your next centre visit.

The Mini Beasts installation will feature four sculptures, or ‘beasts’ that represent four diff erent native Australian insects.

Growing up to four metres and illuminated by neon lights, the sculptures will depict a Swallowtail Butterfl y, Cicada, Neon Cuckoo Bee and an Australian Jumping Spider.

Each sculpture has an interactive element, with a sensor pad activated by close movement or touch, allowing the beasts to create movement and sound. Visitors will also be able to see each insect come to life in front of their eyes via an interactive augmented reality experience!

Each Mini Beast will be stationed at various locations around Westpoint, providing a fun exploration throughout diff erent areas of the centre. Visitors can wander through the centre or explore the Level 4 Dining & Entertainment precinct on the hunt for the Mini Beasts.

For the perfect school holiday activity, to get the kids excited, there will also be a digital competition on off er for customers at the centre.

For those who fi nd and visit all four sculptures on display and scan a QR code at each, they can collect an instant insect-themed prize and will also be entered into the major prize draw to win a $500 Westpoint Gift Card.

To continue the family fun, Westpoint will also be hosting a series of fun insect-themed craft workshops for kids who visit the centre during the April School Holidays.

Werrington mixed-use project

STOCKLAND is set to develop a new mixed-use precinct at the Werrington sites at the Penrith campus of Western Sydney University.

With Stockland entering a project delivery agreement with the university, the two parties have proposed a masterplan for the site which would see the Penrith campus transformed into a world-class precinct.

The 99-hectare site, sitting 5km out from the Penrith CBD, will be developed into a six-star green star urban neighbourhood, with new housing and over 18-hectares of open space.

“In partnership with Western Sydney University, this unique project aligns with our strategy and will enable us to bring to life a thriving community in a well-connected urban infi ll location,” said Tarun Gupta, managing director and CEO of Stockland.

The proposed development will include a large town centre to be fully integrated into the current campus facilities.

The project will also see a ‘living laboratory’ established for education, research and innovation, social connection, sustainability and exploration.

Source: Australian Property Journal. www.australianpropertyjournal.com.au

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