First glimpse of new Walsall regeneration scheme
DEVELOPERS have released a first glimpse of how the major facelift to a Black Country shopping precinct will look.
St Modwen has high hopes that The Quarter scheme will revitalise Walsall’s rundown 60s Old Square and Market Place.
The Quarter development will comprise up to 55,000 sq ft of new units, ranging between 1,150 sq ft up to 24,400 sq ft, with pre-lets already secured for B&M and Poundland. The first stores are due to open in spring 2017.
Demolition work on the unloved precinct has started and the completed scheme will transform the area which links the historic High Street with the on-going £90m regeneration of the town centre.
Norton and Proffitt Developments, a joint venture between St Modwen and Goold Estates, is working closely with Walsall Borough Council to deliver the strategic scheme.
Gregg Titley, development surveyor at St. Modwen, said: “The Quarter represents an exciting new retail proposition for Walsall, in an area which is currently undergoing significant regeneration works.
“With planning secured for up to 11 new stores across 55,000 sq ft of space, this vibrant new quarter will enhance Walsall’s retail offering and become a destination which the people of Walsall and visitors to the town centre can enjoy.”
Cllr Adrian Andrew, deputy leader of Walsall Council said: “It’s been worth the wait for this next step in Walsall’s regeneration to take place. It’s great these derelict buildings will be replaced by retail units to create jobs for local people.”
