This sizeable 1960’s open centre was acquired from the local authority and comprehensively refurbished and extended. The refurbishment included the entire enclosure of the centre, incorporating glazed roofs, fire safety systems, new flooring, escalators, lifts with new construction including the provision of new major anchor stores. The entire centre comprises in excess of 500,000 sq. ft. net.
The development has been universally praised in terms of its transformation of the image of the town and in the economic fortunes of the centre. During the period of ownership and control by WD, Middleton Grange had the second highest percentage increase in rental growth in the UK – 1987 – 1997 (source Colliers CRE).
Upon completion of the works and subsequent asset management, the centre was sold in 1997 to an international property partnership.