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Peterborough’s Queensgate to get £8m upgrade

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Mar 22, 2017

Work has begun to complete an £8m refurbishment of Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough, announced Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate on Wednesday.



The extensive changes will include new lighting, doors and redesigned cladding, ceilings and internal finishes, to create a bright, more modern and contemporary look.

Queensgate first opened in 1982 and is the principal retail offer in Peterborough city centre. The scheme is anchored by John Lewis and Primark and offers a line-up of retailers such as Tiger, Lakeland, M&S, Superdry, Ernest Jones, Fleur, H Samuel, Next, Topshop, Topman and Boots.

Designed by multi- award winning architecture studio, Benoy, the redevelopment will also see, subject to planning approval, the upgrade of the Cumbergate entrance to create an improved welcome hall.

Highlighting the Queensgate's strong community links, feature walls incorporating the history of Peterborough and local imagery will be included in the designs, while LED lighting will be introduced to reduce energy consumption. In addition, sustainably sourced and low maintenance materials, including recycled aluminum and timber from FSC credited sources, will be used throughout to build on the award winning environmental initiatives already undertaken within Queensgate.

"We are excited to commence the refurbishment works at Queensgate. With the customer, sustainability and high quality design at its heart, the works will further boost Queensgate's green credentials, whilst creating a welcoming and engaging retail offering. With strong demand from leading brands, the new and improved façade of the malls will reflect Queensgate's dominance in the East of England," said Guy Thomas, head of Retail Asset Management at Lendlease.

The works will take place overnight when the centre is closed to minimise disruption. The refurbishment programme is expected to be completed in November 2017, transforming Queensgate into a leading regional retail destination.

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