It's an anniversary that may have gone unnoticed for many Maitland residents, but a year ago it was huge news.
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The grand opening of Stockland Green Hills after its $421 million redevelopment on March 22, 2018.
Walking through the centre now, it's hard to remember the old car park at the front, Subway and Gloria Jeans near the main entrance and food court with about half a dozen cuisine offerings.
Only the section near the supermarkets resembles the Green Hills of old. But it has certainly come a long way from that.
On the anniversary of the re-opening, we asked Stockland for a few facts and figures on the past year.
The redevelopment more than doubled the size of the shopping centre to 74,000 square metres hosting more than 220 retailers including a massive international chain in H&M, major department store David Jones and a cinema.
Stockland says Green Hills was already one of its highest performing shopping centres, but the redevelopment has sent it into the stratosphere.
Foot traffic has increased by 84 per cent in the past year and resulting sales have also increased by 69 per cent.
Before the redevelopment, more than $1 billion in retail spending was leaving the area. But Stockland says the expansion has helped keep some of that money right here in Maitland.
And that spending and visitation has transferred into employment.
Overall, the redevelopment generated more than 1,350 direct jobs during construction and has created more than 1,250 permanent, full time jobs in retail and hospitality since the project's completion in March 2018.
Now we must say there have been some negatives from the expansion.
Steal from retail store offences in Maitland have gone up 48.5 per cent from January 2017 to December 2018, which police largely put down to the increase in retail offerings at Green Hills.
The redevelopment also took a toll on long-term local businesses in The Levee and the whole car park debacle was frustrating for shoppers and workers alike.
But one can't deny that the project has been a positive for the city.
Lower Hunter residents no longer have to go to Newcastle to shop, and with the added entertainment and food options - it's not just a place to buy clothes anymore.
But . . . we do still have our fingers crossed for the return of Cotton On.