Centra Rivervalley(Formerly C & T's) Closing Christmas Eve

selassie

Centra Rivervalley(Formerly C & T's) Closing for good Christmas Eve.


It will be knocked down and an Aldi will be built in it's place.

pinkypinky

Just what Swords needs: a 10th large supermarket.

T-Maxx

Long overdue.

That whole centre is a dump and in need of a revamp. The carpark too is a mess.

Looking forward to it.

Dizzyblonde

I'm delighted! Hopefully Aldi will keep on any of the Centra staff who are interested. I seem to remember that a facelift for the car park and the centre in general was included in the planning application. Happy days - it's long overdue.

Lady_North1

Loved C&Ts, not a huge fan of the Centra.... staff are great and always friendly but the shopping centre is an eyesore and badly in need of a huge makeover.
Is Aldi the answer? Only time will tell.

The Davestator

I think that this is a disaster. Centra was handy for grabbing a few bits quickly. i agree it's an eye sore, but the estate will now be without anywhere you can run in and grab some bread or milk quickly (or a multi pack of dime bars)!

And dont suggest the rip off shop (aka Gilroys) - haven't set foot in it in 20 years and wont be for the next 20

whitesheep

Oh no what a pity. I loved that shop. Hopefully some of the staff will make the cut for the new shop

Dizzyblonde

The Davestator wrote: »

I think that this is a disaster. Centra was handy for grabbing a few bits quickly. i agree it's an eye sore, but the estate will now be without anywhere you can run in and grab some bread or milk quickly (or a multi pack of dime bars)!

And dont suggest the rip off shop (aka Gilroys) - haven't set foot in it in 20 years and wont be for the next 20

Me too.

biZrb

Is the C&Ts part the only bit to be knocked down or the other shops beside it too?

Dizzyblonde

Unfortunately just the supermarket - but there was a facelift for the facade of the other shops included in the planning application so hopefully they'll be going ahead with that too.

Shred

The whole place badly needs a facelift and the car park has been a mess for the past year or two. But I'm not sold on having an Aldi there as I think it will negatively impact traffic in the valley, we'll see though. In regards to the Centra, I use it from time to time but they continued on from where C&T left off with their almost fresh produce, hopefully there'll be jobs in Aldi for the staff if they want them though.

Shred

There was obviously a delay with this going ahead considering the Centra is still open. However, I was in there on Saturday evening and noticed the front area has largely been cleared of units and a lot of shelves (again near the front) were looking quite bare. So it looks like something is going to happen soon, has anyone heard anything?

Dizzyblonde

It's just staying open for as long as it take the newsagent's to be converted into a small Centra, and this is taking slightly longer than expected. The latest news is that this is expected to open this week and the old Centra will then close completely.

Shred

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

It's just staying open for as long as it take the newsagent's to be converted into a small Centra, and this is taking slightly longer than expected. The latest news is that this is expected to open this week and the old Centra will then close completely.

Ah ok, cheers!

selassie

It's closing 6pm this Wednesday.

The Davestator

Was up there at 6 pm yesterday when it was closing. All the staff old and new drinking champagne and having a good time.

Very sad day for the estate IMO as it was a decent sized shop on our doorstep. Not looking forward to standing behind someone doing their monthly shop when I have a litre of milk and some chicken kievs for dinner!

Dizzyblonde

It's certainly a huge change, and I hope the Aldi staff are even half as helpful and friendly as the Centra staff were. That said, the shop had been operating a a loss for a long time and had gotten very run down, so a lot of people were going to Supervalu instead. I'm looking forward to having Aldi in the estate, and having a small Centra down from it will help.
The shopping centre and car park have been letting the area down badly and I'm really looking forward to it all looking better

rushfan

Dizzyblonde wrote:

It's certainly a huge change, and I hope the Aldi staff are even half as helpful and friendly as the Centra staff were. That said, the shop had been operating a a loss for a long time and had gotten very run down, so a lot of people were going to Supervalu instead. I'm looking forward to having Aldi in the estate, and having a small Centra down from it will help. The shopping centre and car park have been letting the area down badly and I'm really looking forward to it all looking better

It'll be chaos at school drop off and pick up times.

Shred

I haven't seen the proposed plans but hopefully they can create another entrance/exit near where the Aldi will be. Otherwise I might need to get one of those granny shopping trolleys and walk around :P

T-Maxx

rushfan wrote:

It'll be chaos at school drop off and pick up times.

Not anymore than what it is like at present.

rushfan

T-Maxx wrote:

Not anymore than what it is like at present.

I wonder. Can't see how it could be any better unless they open another entrance or exit.

Dizzyblonde

In my opinion the problems in the estate at school times has more to do with lack of organisation and bad driving/parking than it has to do with the shops, but that's another thread altogether.

rushfan

Dizzyblonde wrote:

In my opinion the problems in the estate at school times has more to do with lack of organisation and bad driving/parking than it has to do with the shops, but that's another thread altogether.

A bit of everything alright. In about 18 months I won't have to endure the pleasure of it.

Dizzyblonde

rushfan wrote: »

A bit of everything alright. In about 18 months I won't have to endure the pleasure of it.

Moving on, or just finishing with school runs? It's a long time since I did the school runs, both to the primary and Loreto but it was all a lot calmer then.

rushfan

Dizzyblonde wrote:

Moving on, or just finishing with school runs? It's a long time since I did the school runs, both to the primary and Loreto but it was all a lot calmer then.

School runs. Speed ramps. School wardens. Can't get the car into third gear. Can't wait!!!!ðŸ˜

rushfan

Dizzyblonde wrote:

Moving on, or just finishing with school runs? It's a long time since I did the school runs, both to the primary and Loreto but it was all a lot calmer then.

Finishing the school runs

Dizzyblonde

Happy days

Lady_North1

Anyone heard any updates as to when work will start on the site? Shopping centre has looked like a dump for last few years.... looks worse now with shop closed. Badly needs bringing into this century.

Dizzyblonde

I haven't heard anything, but like you I hope they get started soon.

Shred

It'd be nice if something happens with this soon, I can't understand the need to evacuate the premises for it to then sit idle for another few months.

Dizzyblonde

Apparently the delay is because of the underground petrol tanks. They have to be left undisturbed for six months after they've been drained, otherwise it's a safety risk.

T-Maxx

Dizzyblonde wrote:

Apparently the delay is because of the underground petrol tanks. They have to be left undisturbed for six months after they've been drained, otherwise it's a safety risk.

Mmmk

T-Maxx

Something happening as from this morning.

Dizzyblonde

Went past earlier - the petrol pumps are fenced off and there are men inside the building. Hopefully it'll all happen quickly now.

tostayorgo

Nothing going to happen for the next two years it's not even down for 2019 with the planning dept in Aldi

Purple Sheep

I was looking at their recruitment page and they seem to be hiring for August 2018?
Name: River Valley, Swords August 2018

Might be too good to be true since it doesn't look that any work has started, but one can dream...

Purple Sheep

Purple Sheep wrote: »

I was looking at their recruitment page and they seem to be hiring for August 2018?
Name: River Valley, Swords August 2018

Might be too good to be true since it doesn't look that any work has started, but one can dream...

Well it's completely gone from the recruitment page now so, so much for that theory. Not looking good for 2018

Dizzyblonde

Apart from the fact that Aldi appear to have no plans to open, the shopping centre in general looks even worse than bit did when the supermarket was open. It's really letting the area down. Some of the residents cleaned up the car park recently just to make it look a bit better.

The Davestator

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Apart from the fact that Aldi appear to have no plans to open, the shopping centre in general looks even worse than bit did when the supermarket was open. It's really letting the area down. Some of the residents cleaned up the car park recently just to make it look a bit better.

I disagree Dizzy. I see this point made all the time on the FB rivervalley page. In my opinion, it has looked like crap for years and the supermarket didnt make it look any better!

Dizzyblonde

I didn't think it looked okay with the supermarket open, just marginally better. The whole centre is an absolute disgrace and has been for a very long time, and it's a pity the shop owners can't be made improve it.

The Davestator

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

I didn't think it looked okay with the supermarket open, just marginally better. The whole centre is an absolute disgrace and has been for a very long time, and it's a pity the shop owners can't be made improve it.

Agreed - shouldn't be up to residents to clean up the mess as the other business owners cant be arsed.

Homer

Was there no planning application submitted by Aldi or Lidl? I just checked the fingal website and cant see any application in relation to the demolition and construction of a new building? From all the talk I just presumed that planning had been granted and everything was full team ahead when centra closed

The Davestator

Homer wrote: »

Was there no planning application submitted by Aldi or Lidl? I just checked the fingal website and cant see any application in relation to the demolition and construction of a new building? From all the talk I just presumed that planning had been granted and everything was full team ahead when centra closed

Tis a very long story, but basically Aldi dont have plans to open in Rivervalley and noone seems to know whats going on.

Dizzyblonde

Homer wrote: »

Was there no planning application submitted by Aldi or Lidl? I just checked the fingal website and cant see any application in relation to the demolition and construction of a new building? From all the talk I just presumed that planning had been granted and everything was full team ahead when centra closed

I did too, but the last application on Fingal.ie seems to be the one from 2013 which was subsequently withdrawn. Aldi weren't the applicants either, it was the group of shop owners. Maybe Aldi will only move into buildings they own and the shop owners didn't want to sell?

http://www.fingal.ie/planning-and-buildings/apply-or-search-for-a-planning-application/search-planning-applications-online/searchplanningapplicationsonline/

Homer

Ah ok.. thats not good! I wonder are they hoping if they leave it idle that a developer/supermarket chain will step in and purchase? Weird way to do things.

eggerb

Homer wrote: »

Was there no planning application submitted by Aldi or Lidl? I just checked the fingal website and cant see any application in relation to the demolition and construction of a new building? From all the talk I just presumed that planning had been granted and everything was full team ahead when centra closed

Planning has been granted. Have heard the story too that nothing is going to happen. Would be good to see something done with that centre.

Here’s the planning approval:
http://planning.fingalcoco.ie/swiftlg/apas/run/WPHAPPDETAIL.DisplayURL?theApnID=F13A/0306

Shred

eggerb wrote: »

Planning has been granted. Have heard the story too that nothing is going to happen. Would be good to see something done with that centre.

Yeah it would be nice to see some movement alright, the whole place looks dreadful.

T-Maxx

Probably waiting for a fire to destroy the place so the insurance can foot a chunk of the costs...

eggerb

Shred wrote: »

Yeah it would be nice to see some movement alright, the whole place looks dreadful.

Did a bit more digging and, it seems, Aldi is still committed to opening up there. The planning side of things would seem to be ok. Apparently, it’s related to the purchase of the site.

Aldi are actively looking for new sites in the Dublin area and have listed 11 stores nationwide between August 2018 and December 2018 on its new stores page here: https://www.aldirecruitment.ie/
Hopefully we hear some positive news soon. The centre really needs a facelift.

the_amazing_raisin

eggerb wrote: »

Did a bit more digging and, it seems, Aldi is still committed to opening up there. The planning side of things would seem to be ok. Apparently, it’s related to the purchase of the site.

Aldi are actively looking for new sites in the Dublin area and have listed 11 stores nationwide between August 2018 and December 2018 on its new stores page here: https://www.aldirecruitment.ie/
Hopefully we hear some positive news soon. The centre really needs a facelift.

I didn't see anything indicating a new store in River valley, and unfortunately the planning application didn't list Aldi as an applicant. How can you be sure they're still planning on opening a store there?

I hope they do open a store there, a second Aldi would be really handy especially on this end on swords. I doubt we'll see a store before 2019 though, it took almost a year for the other store to be built

sidcon

It has been confirmed by Myles Caulfield River Valley Res Ass
Confirmation from Aldi that the purchase of the site for their new store in the shopping centre is going ahead.
Further to your email dated 19th September 2018 I wish to advise that Aldi Ireland are due to complete the purchase of the site in River Valley, Swords in the next few weeks.

Regards

Sinéad McSweeney
For and on behalf of Aldi Stores (Ireland) Ltd

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ALDI Ireland
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