New Front construction gets under way

Wed 03 Jul, 2013

Work has started on the first of ten units that will make up the New Front opposite the brand new First Direct Arena.

Construction of a fitness facility for Pure Gym on Merrion Way has already begun and an agreement has been made with gourmet Pan Asian buffet chain, COSMO, to open a restaurant in the same area.

Other work will include the full refurbishment of the \Merrion multi-storey car park\ to include a new, state-of-the- art parking management system, bay monitoring and wider parking spaces.

Helen Green, Associate Director for Town Centre Securities (TCS) Plc said: “We’ve been making improvements to the Merrion Centre for several years now. As part of the Arena Quarter redevelopment, we have always been committed to regenerating this part of the centre. The delivery of Pure Gym is a crucial first step in our Arena regeneration plans. TCS, GMI Construction and Pure Gym are all well-established Yorkshire companies and so it is particularly exciting that we have come together to work in partnership on one of the most exciting and important projects in the Merrion Centre’s history.”

The New Front scheme will be a leisure destination with bars, cafes, restaurants and a gym along Merrion Way and Wade Lane. The development also includes an outdoor area designed for continental–style street café seating.

Keep checking our News page for all the latest details on the New Front!