Timeline

1989
Westfield International privatises
WWC delists

1988
Westfield International established to hold to US assets
Warrawong in Wollongong opens
Completes redevelopments of Parramatta in Sydney, Marion in Adelaide, Belconnen in Canberra and Strathpine in Brisbane

1987
Chatswood and Eastgardens in Sydney open
John Saunders relinquishes active management in Westfield
WWC invests in Northern Star
Completes redevelopments of Figtree in Wollongong and Southland in Melbourne

1986
Acquires half-share of Belconnen in Canberra
Westfield Capital Corporation (WWC) floats on ASX
Acquires three new centres in the US
Acquires Macy’s portfolio of three shopping centres in the US for US$363 million

1985
Begins extensions to US centres
Reconstructed Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles opens
One-for-four preference share issue

1984
Completes redevelopment of Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles

1983
Joint venture with Myer to redevelop Southland in Melbourne and Tea Tree Plaza in Adelaide
Joint venture with Bridge Oil
Strathpine in Brisbane opens

1982
Completes redevelopments at Marion in Adelaide and Airport West in Melbourne

1981
Enters the natural resources sector

1980
Acquires three new US centres acquired in California, Michigan and Connecticut

Chapter Four Detailed History

The acquisition of three new centres in the US; joint venture with Myer and Bridge Oil; redevelopments of centres in Brisbane and Sydney.
–  Chapter Four 1980-1990 (PDF 895Kb)