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Artist impression of the Market Square development. Picture: Supplied by ICD Property

Fund manager ICAM has struck a deal to acquire a new retail hub at the centre of a $400m transformation of Adelaide’s historic Central Market precinct. A Coles supermarket will anchor ICAM’s property holding, which will feature a mix of retail, medical and hospitality operators across two upper levels above an expanded market area.

The market itself, one of the oldest in Australia with roots dating back to 1869, will be retained and managed by the Adelaide City Council and Adelaide Central Market Authority.

ICAM’s acquisition price will be based on a formal valuation undertaken closer to the project’s completion date – towards the end of 2026 – when ICAM will take over the property from developer ICD Property. The price is expected to land at around $45m. ICAM managing director Freddy Bartlett said the fund manager was working closely with ICD on negotiations with potential tenants for the retail hub’s 6000sq m of lettable space, which would “complement” the expanded market area below.

“We’re working very closely with ICD in terms of curating that tenancy mix,” he said.
“It will be mainly a non-discretionary type offering, so we’re looking for your pharmacists, your optometrist, dentists … but we’re complementing that with destinational food and beverage that will be a drawcard for the market.

“It’s very much a collegiate group looking to create an iconic destination for South Australia.”

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