It serves the Lower South Coast (from Hibberdene to Port Edward) and has 70 stores.

It also made Shelly Beach the first place on the Lower South Coast to boast an escalator.

The upgrade was aimed to create a consistent look and modern feel using wood and natural elements.

[5] Shelly Centre has 6 movie theatres operated by Ster-Kinekor (to be shut down permanently soon), 10 restaurants and eateries, more than 70 stores in total, undercover parking and non-undercover parking.

[6][7][8] Anchor tenants in Shelly Centre include PicknPay, Woolworths, Truworths, Edgars and SterKinekor.