Page 1 of 96 jobs. THE redevelopment of Mandurah Forum has put small businesses and the employment of hundreds at risk, according to retail workers who have been told their jobs may be scrapped in the new year.It is understood Vicinity Centres, the owners of Mandurah Forum, have told businesses their leases will end in April next year to make way for the redevelopment.Some stores will move to Halls Head Central, also owned by Vicinity Centres, while others that cannot secure alternative premises will be forced out of business entirely.Although the redevelopment of the centre is expected to create employment, construction will take between 18 months and two years to complete and many employees would be out of work for the duration.A retail worker, who asked to remain anonymous, said she was told she would lose her job in March.“We’ve been told that they’re demolishing everything from the food court to Coles and there’ll be hundreds of people out of work when it happens,” she said.“They want to build up, so they’re demolishing everything.“A couple of people are moving to Halls Head, but Vicinity aren’t letting people know what’s happening, they’ve been cancelling meetings with owners.“Apparently, we can come back but it’ll take 18-months to two years and they’re not guaranteeing anything.“They’re cutting businesses off mid-lease and owners are upset because there’s been no consultation.“Everyone will be looking for jobs at the same time, hundreds of retail workers looking for jobs just after Christmas, and there just won’t be any.“What do you do if you don’t have a job and you just can’t find one because there aren’t any?”The businesses affected include national retail chains, locally owned franchises and small businesses.It is understood that some business owners will be seeking compensation, however confidentiality clauses in their leases prevent them speaking out.A spokesman for Vicinity Centres said the company would continue working with retailers involved in the redevelopment.“We expect the vast majority will be offered tenancies in the new development.
“We’ve been told that they’re demolishing everything from the food court to Coles and there’ll be hundreds of people out of work when it happens,” she said. Whatever you're looking for, you can find it on CareerOne! See salaries, compare reviews, easily apply and get hired. {{item.start_date | date:'dd-MMM-yyyy'}} - {{item.end_date | date:'dd-MMM-yyyy'}}Try a less specific search term, browse our website or call our centre on Browse all of our stores in alphabetical order or by category.Mandurah Forum is open seven days a week with late night trading on Thursdays.Mandurah Forum is situated at 330 Pinjarra Road, just 80 kms from Perth CBD.Cotton On has NEW denim washes inspired by our favourite coastlines. THE redevelopment of Mandurah Forum has put small businesses and the employment of hundreds at risk, according to retail workers who have been told their jobs may be scrapped in the new year.