The 9m tree was installed outside the entertainment centre in preparation for the 2012 Stockland Kidzwish Christmas Party on November 22.

The tree, which was installed with the help of officers from Fire and Rescue NSW, is decorated with 3500 lights - one for each of the sick, disabled and disadvantaged children that will be attending the party.

Those 3500 lights will be turned on during the KidzWish Charity Ball on November 23 and will burn brightly until Santa arrives.