A much-anticipated Eurospar supermarket has opened its doors to the Gilford community in Northern Ireland. The 7,400 sq.ft. site has been built by Henderson Retail, providing the area with a new, state-of-the-art supermarket.
The store has been built on the site of the former Mace, owned by locals Mona and Eric Treanor from 1988–2018, and forms part of a six-pump fuel forecourt with coffee and food to go. During planning and construction, councillors and residents said the store was “much needed” and that it “would have a real social and economic impact on the people of Gilford”.
The store employs 29 people from the local area and offers essentials on top of a host of local grocery suppliers, own brand fresh ranges, fresh meat, a Spar bakery plus two Barista Bar coffee machines and a Delish deli serving hot breakfast and lunch throughout the day.
Mark McCammond, retail director at Henderson Group, said the company was delighted to complete the build and open for the local community: “This store has been anticipated for many years, so we’re thrilled to officially open the doors. Gilford has been without a service station and a local store for the community since 2018, and our new Eurospar supermarket provides everything the area needs under one roof.”
During construction, the team engaged with local community groups including Changing Lives NI, Gilford Toddler Group, Bannvale Special Education Centre, Crusaders Football Club, Gilford Boxing Club, Dunbarton Bowling Club, Gilford and St. John’s Primary Schools and the community policing team. The store also has an automated external defibrillator, providing potential vital emergency care for the rural area 24 hours a day.
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