Redeveloping the five-acre former Civic Site on Drummond Street by replacing an existing store at nearby Forge Island, the project will deliver 110,000 square feet Tesco superstore.
To be developed in phases, the project includes the construction of a new road junction onto Centenary Way in the first phase, paving the way for the demolition of the Centenary Way flyover. During this phase, the Civic Building, Norfolk House and Central Library will also be demolished. The crushed demolition material will be retained and will be re-used across the site.
To be constructed in stilts, the superstore will feature under-croft car parking and space for 540 vehicles and a petrol filling station. The Tesco Extra will also incorporate large areas of glazing and attractive larch cladding to its façade.
As part of the project, improvements will also be made to the town’s traffic management system, and removal and relocation of a grade II listed clock, currently occupying the Civic Site, to Effingham Square, which will also see a major upgrade.
The existing pedestrian shopping area in the square will be remodelled with new external paved areas. Apart from that an attractive landscaping scheme will be introduced. A new taxi rank as well as a number of disabled parking bays will also be created.
The entire project is scheduled for completion in late 2014.
