Leeds-based Castlehouse Construction has completed and handed over a newly built Lidl supermarket on the High Street in Royton, Oldham, which previously housed the town’s Assembly Hall.
The 25,000 sq ft single storey supermarket at land bounded by High Street, Middleton Road and Croft Head, was completed on 15 September and forms part of the ambitious £22.5m Royton regeneration scheme to breathe new life into the district town centre.
With a £3.4m investment, the fully integrated new supermarket boasts 98 short stay car parking spaces and will be integral to the new retail core site for Royton.
The regeneration includes town hall and library refurbishment, a new health centre, retention and enhancement of the popular market, improved car parking and works to the precinct and pedestrian environment.
Castlehouse Construction has now delivered 13 supermarkets for the well known retailer, including 5 new builds, 3 refurbishments and 5 bakeries, as part of Lidl’s national expansion programme. The growth plan supports Lidl’s strategy to further challenge the established UK supermarket brands and now boasts more than 700 stores around the UK.
Frank Kofler, Director of Castlehouse Construction, said; “The Royton store continues our long-standing relationship with Lidl and is the thirteenth project we have undertaken for the leading retailer. The works progressed smoothly on-site and we are delighted to have handed over the new store to Lidl.”
