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Handovers £40m Shopping Centre to Cumbernauld
Dawn Construction, one of Scotland’s leading
independent construction and property developers handed
over the keys to the Antonine Centre in Cumbernauld
following completion of the £40m project.
Alan Russell, Project Manager from Dawn Construction met
with Karen Johnston from London and Regional, who are
developing the site, to mark the completion of the job
and officially handover the building.
The new shopping centre, a 350,000 sq ft space,
compromised of 40 retail units of varying sizes and a
large unit at the eastern end of the site, now occupied
by anchor tenant Dunnnes Stores.
The project which lasted a total of 68 weeks also
involved the demolition of pedestrian walkways and small
buildings attached to the existing shopping centre as
well as the construction of two pedestrian links, car
parking to cater for over 3000 cars and landscaping
around the building.
Alan Russell, Dawn Construction project manager for the
Antonine project commented: “I am delighted with the
outcome of the project. All the deadlines were met and
from user feedback the new site has been received
particularly well.
“The site is within a really busy area of the town as it
was directly adjacent to the existing shopping area
however the job was completed to the highest standard
with minimal disruption to the public.”
Ray Eve, managing director of Dawn Construction, added:
“Dawn Construction was involved with the design team in
the creation of the Antonine Centre for around two years
before the construction work actually started on-site,
inputting our expertise in design, construction and cost
management gained from many years of experience in
creating top-end retail and shopping environments.
“The build, in common with any new development of this
type, has not been without its obstacles, but I’m
pleased that Dawn Construction’s team has managed to
overcome these and was able to deliver the project on
time.
“The new shopping centre will certainly strengthen the
economy of Cumbernauld, not only by creating jobs, but
by keeping consumer spend in the town, and Dawn
Construction is pleased to have played a part in the
town’s regeneration plans.“
Antonine Shopping Centre manager Karen Johnston
represented London and Regional in the handover, she
said: "If people haven't seen the Antonine Centre yet,
it really is amazing. The day we opened to the public
was fantastic everyone was so enthusiastic.
“It’s great to bring so many high street names to
Cumbernauld for the first time. We wanted to build
something here that’s going to make people stay.
“We wanted to make it successful and continue with the
regeneration for the rest of Cumbernauld. Retailers are
very happy with the strong trade to date.”
“Dawn Construction delivered to an extremely high
specification and on time. The creation of the new
shopping centre has been a dream to many for almost a
decade. I think it is safe to say everyone around
Cumbernauld is thrilled with the Antonine.”
The whopping new site, adjacent to the existing
Cumbernauld shopping centre, was officially opened to
the public earlier in June and will create 300 jobs from
more than 40 shops in the centre.
Retail analyst CACI estimates the centre will increase
expenditure in the town by 84% which equates to £175
million, while retail business consultant FSP estimates
a 166 per cent rise in retail sales - from £45m to
£119m.
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