Work set to begin on £3m Co-op revamp

Work is soon to start on the revamp of Central England Co-op’s Boley Park Food Store in Lichfield as part of an investment worth more than £3m.

The work will create a new store, revamped petrol station, a large unit that will house a gym and two further retail units.

Other new features will include new car park layout, including wider spaces, better traffic flow and improved lighting and walkways, new trees and planters, new car wash, electric charging points for cars and a bike repair station.

Matt Simpson, Boley Park store manager, said: “We are delighted to see work soon get under way for the transformation of our store.

“Colleagues, customers and members are already excited about the amazing changes we have planned and we all cannot wait to see the improved shopping and working environment for everyone.

“There will unfortunately be some disruption while the works take place but we will be open throughout and we will keep everyone up to date with the latest news via in store messaging, posters and local press announcements.

“Central England Co-op, which has its head office in the city, is proud to call Lichfield its home and this transformation showcases our desire to invest in the local area with a new, vibrant and modern shopping experience.”

If work goes as planned, it is hoped that the new store will open in November.

Once the new store is open for business work will begin on the three additional business units.