The new Greenvale Town Centre is in active development, and though it’s not open yet, significant progress has already been made. As of October 2025, the KFC concept store has been constructed, and work has begun on the 7-Eleven service station.
Here’s an updated take on the project’s status and its future timeline:
Current Progress
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Location: Greenvale, VIC
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Overall Area: 11,680 m²
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Project Value: ~$21 million
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Major Components Planned:
• KFC concept store on a 1,939 m² superlot
• 7-Eleven service station on a 1,851 m² parcel
• Double-storey office/retail/food & drink building (with pharmacy allocation)
• Liquor store, supporting retail/food & drink tenancies
• Aldi supermarket with direct access to Somerton Road
Construction Status
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The KFC building is complete and ready.
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The 7-Eleven service station structure is progressing strongly, with works nearing completion and opening expected prior to the full centre launch.
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Site infrastructure including roads, drainage, and services is underway.
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Remaining lots (office, retail, supermarket, liquor) are currently in planning, earthworks, or early structural phases.
The 7-Eleven is likely to become one of the first active trading components of the Greenvale Town Centre, bringing fuel and convenience retail to the area before the larger retail precinct opens.
7-Eleven Opening Expected
Based on construction progress and typical build timelines for fuel and convenience sites, the 7-Eleven service station is expected to open in late 2026.
Service stations generally require:
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Forecourt and canopy construction
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Fuel tank installation and compliance checks
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Convenience store internal fit-out
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Regulatory safety inspections
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Final certification and approvals
Given the visible progress on site, it is reasonable to expect trading to begin ahead of the broader retail and supermarket components.
This phased approach allows the developer to activate the site early, generate traffic, and establish the location before the full town centre is complete.
Estimating Full Completion & Opening
While the 7-Eleven may open sooner, the full Greenvale Town Centre is still projected for mid to late 2026 (likely Q3 or Q4 2027).
Why mid to late 2026?
1. Scale of Mixed-Use Development
The double-storey office and retail building, pharmacy allocation, liquor store, and food tenancies require extensive internal fit-outs and coordination between multiple tenants.
2. Infrastructure & Landscaping
Roadworks, car parking, pedestrian access, lighting, utilities, and landscaping are often completed toward the end of a project timeline.
3. Regulatory Approvals
Final permits, compliance sign-offs, and tenant licensing processes can add additional time before doors officially open.
4. Comparable Retail Projects
Developments of similar size commonly take 12–24 months from initial anchor construction to full operational status, particularly when rolled out in stages.
If construction progresses smoothly, some tenancies beyond 7-Eleven may begin trading in early to mid-2026, but a fully operational precinct remains more likely in the second half of 2027.
If all goes smoothly (good weather, no major delays, regulatory approvals on time), parts of the centre might begin trading earlier – possibly by late 2026 or early 2027.
As part of covering this development, Rokitup Media had the opportunity to photograph the completed KFC store, capturing details in design, branding, and construction quality. It’s a privilege to visually track the growth of this new hub as it progresses toward opening.
