Chamber welcome Foyleside Expansion plans

Chamber President Jim Sammon has welcomed the announcement of the major expansion of Foyleside. "Foyleside is a real jewel in our crown and a very important element of our retail offering. To have such a gem in the heart of our city centre has been a real asset and I know has boosted trade for the surrounding shops and not just those in the centre. This investment will reinforce the city centre offering and underpin the competitiveness and attractiveness of Derry at the heart of a successful region. Such significant expansion plans at a time when we have seen little development will bring a real boost to the construction industry and provide much needed jobs in a wide range of sectors."

Jim also commented on the added value that such a significant building project could provide. "Such an extensive project, with a price tag of £100 million, has the potential to make a real difference, both in developing a design package that enhances our environment and also in the provision of training opportunities for our local labour force through targeted apprenticeship schemes. Together with the new iconic peace bridge, this construction project could really transform our waterfront"

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