Unveiling the Grand Opening: New Lidl Store in Newcastle Revealed
The opening date has been confirmed for a new Lidl store in Co Down. The new concept store in Newcastle is the latest in the retailer's £150 million investment plan for upgrading and expanding its store network in Northern Ireland.
New Store Location
The store, located at Shan Slieve Drive and Bryansford Road at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, will open its doors on Thursday, June 19, relocating from its existing position at Railway Street in the town centre, which has served the local community since 2001.
Sustainability First
Developed with sustainability at the fore, the new Lidl Northern Ireland store will incorporate energy efficient features, including LED lighting, heat pumps and PV solar panels, thereby reducing carbon emissions and supporting Lidl’s ambition to achieving net-zero by 2050. Unique for the site is the retailer’s first store with a ‘living roof’ - designed to blend seamlessly with the store’s backdrop set within the Mourne Mountains Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Community Support and Expansion
Enhanced parking for 147 vehicles as well as two electric vehicle charging points also feature in the build, reflecting Lidl Northern Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and an enhanced customer shopping experience. Developed to meet increasing customer demand, the £6.3m investment will see 15 new jobs added, bringing the total team employed at Lidl’s Newcastle store to 37. The project also saw over 200 jobs created as part of the planning and construction process.
Grand Opening Ceremony
Paralympic Gold Medalist Bethany Firth will cut the ribbon at the grand opening in June, welcoming new and existing customers who are eager to explore the aisles of the highly anticipated new store. Gordon Cruikshanks, the Regional Managing Director for Lidl Northern Ireland, expressed excitement over the new store, emphasizing the commitment to providing a modern and sustainable shopping experience for the community.
Continued Growth
The Newcastle store is the latest investment by Lidl Northern Ireland in the region, building on previous successful store openings in Boucher Road, Stewartstown, Carryduff, and Coleraine. Stay updated with the latest news on this exciting development.