Check out how Merry Hill's £10m transformation will look

Huge screens, light-changing panels and new-look entrances - This is how the £10 million makeover of Merry Hill will look when it is completed.

Merry Hill bosses released images showcasing how the work will transform the outside look of the shopping centre which first opened in 1985.

Work on the exterior of the Black Country shopping centre is already under way with changes to the panels by Debenhams already visible.

Cladding work has already been under way at Merry Hill near the entrance to Debenhams

The project, which will cost in excess of £10 million, aims to revamp the centre's external walls and entrances.

It follows on from the refurbishment of the centre's car parks and bus station over the last few years.

A CGI image of the exterior of intu Merry Hill near the Argos store

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.

Work is expected to finish later this year.

The shopping centre has also seen major investment from a series of brands who have opened new and bigger stores there in recent years, with more than 20 new and improved retailers arriving over the last 12 months including Mango and Hobbs.

A CGI image of the exterior of intu Merry Hill featuring its Primark store

Nick Round, regional managing director, said: "This is an important stage in the ongoing transformation of one of the country’s most popular shopping destinations.

“intu Merry Hill centre is already a hot-spot for brands looking for locations where they can really flourish and the work that we are carrying out will drive up the centre’s appeal among retail and leisure brands and its impressive footfall.”

Cladding will be replaced on the outside walls including by M&S

Paul McKenna, group CEO of the Mac-group, added: "intu Merry Hill is a prime retail destination for the region and we are delighted to have been appointed by intu to transform the exterior of the shopping centre.

"It promises to be an extremely impressive finish, with discreet lighting hidden within the new cladding which will create a superb visual display, especially at night.”