Worcester’s Cathedral Plaza set for major revamp

THE owner of Cathedral Plaza in Worcester is proposing a multi-million pound investment to regenerate the centre and improve its offer for tenants and shoppers.

It has been suggested as many as 100 new jobs could be created as a result.

Salmon Harvester Opportunity Fund’s plans include a series of seven new restaurants which will overlook a new public square in front of the cathedral.  The scheme also includes remodelled shop units designed to attract new retailers to the city and a new gym. 

The fund bought Cathedral Plaza last February.
 
Key to the remodelling will be the reconfiguration and regeneration of existing retail space to create leisure and retail accommodation which meets the needs of modern retailers and restaurant businesses, the owner suggests.
 
The fund is hopeful of attracting quality restaurants and retail businesses, including national names new to the city, as well as local businesses with aspirations to be part of the new look centre.
 
In addition to the works to the centre itself, the scheme involves the creation of a new public square where the roundabout between Deansgate and College Street currently sits. The fund is working with both Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council to achieve this.
 
Nick Webb of Salmon Harvester Opportunity Fund, said: “Our proposals for Cathedral Plaza present a fantastic opportunity to regenerate a currently unloved part of the city to provide a new leisure offer and introduce a major new public space in front of the cathedral. 

“We’re working closely with the council and other stakeholders to ensure we can create the best scheme possible for the city.”