Panelling work progressing at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
Work is progressing on futuristic high-tech panelling at a shopping centre in the Black Country as part of a £10 million project.
The light-changing panels form part of revamp work at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre to transform its external walls and entrances.
It comes as a new operator was found for the Brierley Hill-based centre following the collapse of intu Properties PLC earlier this year.
And new operator Ellandi has confirmed the revamp project, started under intu, would continue – with a completion date set for spring next year.
Contractor Mac is carrying out the redevelopment work which will replace cladding, remodel entrances and install big screens and energy-saving LED lighting that can change the colour of Merry Hill’s walls.
A refurbishment of the washroom facilities has just been completed and other improvements will follow over the coming months, it has been confirmed.
The centre will continue to be known as intu Merry Hill for an interim period before it will be re-branded sometime next year.
Mark Robinson, property director and co-founder of Ellandi, said: “Intu Merry Hill plays a vital role in the West Midlands.
“It is responsible for thousands of jobs, supports local suppliers and makes a significant contribution to the regional economy.
“We are excited about the opportunity that intu Merry Hill has to evolve through investment and offer the very best retail and leisure experience to shoppers in the West Midlands and beyond.
“We are committed, alongside the centre’s owners, to supporting jobs and the local community.”
