Reopening Plan For Palms Shopping Centre

Media Statement 30 March 2011

Reopening Plan For Palms Shopping Centre

The Palms Shopping Centre is pleased to announce a phased reopening plan, which will see the first phase of the shopping centre open by the target completion date of 30 June 2011.

The target completion dates will roll out in the following timeframe:

• Phase One (30 June 2011) – Majority of specialty stores, Countdown
• Phase Two (mid July 2011) – Remainder of specialty stores and Kmart
• Phase Three (late July 2011) – Reading Cinemas, Arena restaurants and Contours
• Phase Four (late August 2011) – Farmers

The Palms Shopping Centre Manager Keryn Ward says, “We have worked closely with our consultants to develop a robust remedial plan which meets our stringent criteria.

“We would like to thank our retailers and the community for their encouragement and support. Like so many members of our own community, we have been working hard to get back on our feet and plan to re-open The Palms with significant fanfare and celebration!

“In the interim we would like to support the community and will be rolling out several community initiatives including a Market Day, which will be held at the Shirley Intermediate School grounds on Saturday 9 April.”

A number of The Palms retailers will hold stalls at the Market Day. This provides an opportunity for the community to enjoy some live music and entertainment such as a performance of the Haka by students from Shirley Boys’ High School. Members of the local council, library and schools will also be in attendance to speak with the community about updates relating to their services.

Details of the phased re-opening will be made available on The Palms website and Facebook page, as work continues to ready the centre to open its doors to the public.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Palms-Shopping-Centre/144755025564699
www.thepalms.co.nz

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