Mann Central

About

Mann Central Shopping Centre is built on the site of the former Mann Wodonga complex. In 1921, Ernest Barret Mann (1901-1977) opened “J Mann and Sons” a store selling farm produce. Over the next 40 years, he built the business, adding groceries and hardware. The business survived the Great Depression and World War 2. His children, Kathleen, David and John were all involved in the business to varying extents. Plans were made to redevelop the site, but with the financial crisis these were put on hold. In 2016 final agreement was reached with Coles, Kmart and Kmart Auto to be the anchor tenants of the Mann Central Shopping Centre, and long term local builders, Joss Constructions, were appointed to build stage 1 of the Centre. The Centre was completed and the Grand Opening held October 18, 2018, with more plans to create a thriving shopping space for Wodonga and the surrounding areas.