The new centre will generate many benefits for the city, the region and the Belfast/Dublin economic corridor.

Economic Benefits

• Over £150 million investment delivering a substantial boost to Northern Ireland’s economy
• Strengthening the Belfast/Dublin economic corridor
• Complementary and positive relationship with Lisburn city centre only 2.5km away
• Subject to a successful application, the development has the potential for John Lewis to site their National distribution centre in Northern Ireland, creating significant further investment and job opportunities

Employment

• From the commencement of work, the region will benefit from the creation of career opportunities in retail, catering, centre management and construction as well as many
• More employment opportunities in the regional supply chain
• Over 500 jobs will be created during the construction period
• Over 1,500 permanent jobs will be created on completion, including 700 within the flagship John Lewis store

Social Benefits

• New access road, new bus stops, road surface improvements and enhancements to cycle and pedestrian network
• Westfield participates actively in local community initiatives to bring long-term benefits to the region
• Quality retail offer of John Lewis and other leading retailers
• Increased choice for consumers
• Enhancing Northern Ireland’s only purpose-built regional shopping centre

“We are delighted to be able to offer Northern Ireland its first John Lewis store. Complementing the retail experiences on offer in Northern Ireland, we continue to receive interest from other high quality retailers keen to secure space in the scheme.”

Peter Miller, Director of Development, Westfield