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Who are we….. There are people behind the scenes at Springetts Arcade who help bring you the most comfortable and elegant shopping experience in the Southern Highlands. With years of experience in business, the Springetts family has a long tradition within the Bowral business community. Now onto the third generation of Springett management, Tony Springett leads the team.

Ted Springett:

The founder and managing director of the Springett family business. Springetts re-located their business from Mittagong to Bowral in 1926. Ted is the lone survivor of this era of Springetts which included twin brothers Tony and Harry and younger brother Bob. Ted still comes into the office each day. On Saturdays and special occasions you will hear Ted tinkering the ivories (piano) on centre stage.

Tony Springett: General Manager

Tony is the younger son of Ted and is the Arcade’s general manager. He has held this position since the Arcade was extended and refurbished in 1984. He has worked in many of the family businesses including the bakery, cordial factory, the Copper Grill coffee lounge and the Hot Canary Supermarket.

Dot Furphy: Assistant Manager

Dot got her first job with Ted when she finished her school certificate at age 15! She has now been with the Springetts for 29 years and is part of the family. Dot started before the Arcade extension in 1984 so has seen many changes and has enjoyed meeting many tenants over the years. Dot has been Assistant Manager now for several years and loves to be involved in all aspects of the Arcade.

Greg (PR) Manley:

Greg has been the friendly and approachable Arcade cleaner for over twenty years. He is always ready, willing and able to lend shoppers and tenants a hand and doesn't mind a little chat every now and then. This is a family affair and Greg gets his wife Di and sons to assist him in the seven day a week operation only to be rewarded with comments of how clean the Arcade is kept.

Springetts Arcade Future

Springetts Arcade has developed from humble beginnings in 1972 to now becoming the shopping destination, known as the meeting place and the “Heart of Bowral”.

The Arcade currently boasts some 50 unique shops and offices in fully air-conditioned comfort with elegant cedar shop fronts and Italian marble floors.

Currently around 24,000 people per week use Springetts Arcade. Bowral's population is 14,000 and the Wingecarribee Shire's population is 43,000

The new renovatons are nearing completion with an addition 420 square metres prestige office space, a magnificent glass lift creating easy access for the elderly and disabled and additional disable and parent room amenities.

Over the last 20–odd years some shops have won international, Australian, state and district awards making the Arcade a dynamic and interesting place to shop.

The future of Springetts Arcade will remain at the top of the list for people visiting and shopping in Bowral.

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