Laois Shopping Centre Pipeline Changes Portlaoise
Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise: Planned Changes Summary
The Laois Shopping Centre in Portlaoise is undergoing several changes, as outlined in recent public notices. Here’s a breakdown:
1. New Entrance & Lobby Area (Southeast Side – Tesco End):
A new public entrance will be created on the southeast corner of the centre, facing the Kyle Centre and accessible directly from the Kylekiproe Road footpath.
The existing entrance from the Kyle Centre side (via steps and a wheelchair ramp) will be blocked up. Note: The public notice doesn’t mention any changes to the pedestrian crossing on Kylekiproe Road.
236 sq metres of retail space will be converted into ’circulation’ space (lobby) over three levels (lower ground, mall, and first floor). This affects units 36,136,and anchor 03.
A new common lobby area with lift access to all levels will be created.
Minor floor level reconfiguration is planned for the lower ground floor.
2. Larger Retail Unit:
Two upper ground floor retail units (35 & 36), both accessed from the internal mall, will be merged to create a single unit of 781 sq metres.
3. Primark Expansion:
Primark (Penney’s) was previously approved to double its store size by expanding into two vacant units on the James Fintan Lalor side of the centre. This will bring the store size to almost 2,900 sq m.4. Recent Addition:
A food court was recently opened near the existing Kylekiproe entrance.
These changes are all focused on improving access, circulation, and retail space within the shopping centre.