GEORGE Stefanidis and Con Alevras have seen the before and after of Langtree Mall.

The mall was officially opened in 1986, when it was closed to traffic.

"I remember coming here many, many years ago when cars were allowed to park in the mall area," Mr Stefanidis, who lives in Melbourne, said on Monday.

As he enjoyed a coffee with Mr Alevras on the Eighth Street end of the mall, he added: "It c...