New masterplan reveals plans for apartment towers and reduced market footprint

A master plan for the Preston Market redevelopment reveals its private owners want to slash the existing footprint of the bustling food and retail precinct by nearly 20 per cent to make way for new market space and apartment towers.

The south block of the market – where mixed-retail traders like a pet supply store and electric sign business operate – and an adjoining Aldi grocery shop would be demolished if the proposal is approved by Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny.