Updated proposals revealed for Lowry Outlet
Peel, owner of the Lowry Outlet mall in Salford Quays, has outlined updated plans to transform part of the shopping centre into a waterfront dining offering, nearly two years after similar proposals were first revealed.
Dubbed The Watergardens, the ÂŁ26m concept designed by architect Chapman Taylor centres on a dining offering fronting the quays, with new public realm to connect the existing Millennium Bridge to the mall.
Peel, through its Lifestyle Outlets arm, previously aired plans to spend ÂŁ13m on upgrading the mall and installing a waterside restaurant terrace in September 2016, but these never progressed. Peel acquired the Lowry Outlet from Emerson for ÂŁ70m in August 2012.
The outlet’s dining options currently include a Harvester, Café Rouge, Bella Italia, and a Nando’s.
Since buying the centre, Peel has already reconfigured parts of the 300,000 sq ft building, with Marks & Spencer relocating two years ago to free up waterfront-facing retail units. The developer also spent around ÂŁ3.5m on new shop fronts.
The latest iteration of the plans are being showcased at a public consultation, set to take place between 1pm and 7pm on Saturday 4 August at the Exhibition Suite, opposite Clarks on the ground floor of the mall.
The professional team also includes WYG as planning consultant, while BECG are coordinating the public consultation.
Jason Pullen, managing director of Lifestyle Outlets said, “The redevelopment will transform the southern waterside of the Lowry Outlet, allowing people to relax and dine with some of the finest waterfront views.
“When the work is complete, the Lowry Outlet will be a unique shopping and leisure destination that will draw people from across the region to Salford Quays and MediaCityUK.”
Next up is to bury that horrible car park on the other side.
By Aaron
Sensible move – always thought it was a pointless place. There just isn’t the demand for another big shopping centre between the city centre and the trafford centre (not to mention all the other smaller centres about), and there’s not likely to be any time soon.
Just hope it’s not all chain.
By Anonymous
Well as an ordinary punter, I can’t see anything that’d draw me there. The mall is grim and the area is just not somewhere worth spendinng time, effort and money travelling to. I don’t care how they brand it – cosmetic changes to the centre’s layout and facade won’t dramatically improve its appeal.
By Don’t bother
Think it has great potential
By Another interested observer
Whilst i fully support the continued growth in the area, I hope the wellbeing of existing residents are taken into account. The area is already plagued by idiots playing music and screaming at all hours to the point where you cant have your windows open at night.
By Anonymous
A long overdue proposal – a shame so much development does address the water. The trees will help soften the area too – much needed.
By MetroMark
when do the watergardens open
By terry lally