A brand new Tesco store is opening in the English county famous for its lack of motorways. The new Tesco Express retail outlet will be welcoming customers at the Brandon Road Shopping Centre just to the south of of the pretty town of Swaffham, in Norfolk.
Developer Redleaf has secured the supermarket giant for the new 9,150 square foot construction at Cygnet Rise close to the town, which is home to around 8,500 people. The new shopping centre will host 36 parking places and is part of a development of 160 new homes.
A Tesco Express typically employs between 15 to 25 people.
Paul Bishton, founder of Redleaf, told local media he was “very proud” of the project.
He told The Eastern Daily Press: “We’ve really pushed the boat in terms of design and Warwick Burt has done a fantastic job with the build,” he said.
“It’s great to see Tesco trading, and with Esquires commencing its fit out imminently, we can’t wait to bring more great brands to the centre.”
Speaking about the new housing development connected to the retail site, Paul LeGrice, managing director of Abel Homes, said: “We are very excited about Cygnet Rise, because we are not just building new homes here, but creating a whole new community on the southern edge of Swaffham.
“As a locally-based house builder, we understand that we are not just about bricks and mortar, but building communities for people to live in. That is why we have brought forward plans for this site which includes much-needed accommodation for older people, affordable homes, and retail units to create a real local centre.”
Speaking about the opening of the new shop earlier this year, Tesco Swaffham Express store manager Ashley Stolworthy told Building Design and Construction magazine: “We are delighted that the fit-out of our new Swaffham Express store has started and we look forward to opening in the coming weeks. As well as serving customers with a wide variety of food, drink and bakery options, the store will also have on-site parking and an ATM.
“We are also committed to supporting the local community through the Tesco Community Food Connection scheme, which redistributes surplus food to charities and community groups from every Tesco store at the end of each day.”