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

selassie · 23-11-2017 04:00PM #1

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 · 23-11-2017 04:02PM

Just what Swords needs: a 10th large supermarket.

T-Maxx · 23-11-2017 06:04PM

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 · 23-11-2017 08:49PM

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 · 25-11-2017 02:59PM

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 · 28-11-2017 12:48PM

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 · 28-11-2017 12:52PM

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

Dizzyblonde · 28-11-2017 02:04PM

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 · 01-12-2017 04:20PM

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

Dizzyblonde · 01-12-2017 04:45PM

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 · 03-12-2017 01:40PM

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 · 15-01-2018 01:24PM

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 · 15-01-2018 01:34PM

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 · 15-01-2018 01:55PM

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 · 15-01-2018 04:21PM

It's closing 6pm this Wednesday.

The Davestator · 18-01-2018 11:30AM

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 · 18-01-2018 03:51PM

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 · 18-01-2018 07:25PM

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 · 20-01-2018 01:39PM

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 · 20-01-2018 02:48PM

rushfan wrote:

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

Not anymore than what it is like at present.

rushfan · 20-01-2018 02:58PM

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 · 20-01-2018 03:18PM

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 · 20-01-2018 03:37PM

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 · 20-01-2018 07:16PM

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 · 20-01-2018 08:57PM

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 · 21-01-2018 05:10PM

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 · 21-01-2018 05:16PM

Happy days

Lady_North1 · 15-02-2018 11:27PM

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 · 16-02-2018 07:07PM

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

Shred · 07-04-2018 03:12PM

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 · 07-04-2018 03:22PM

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.

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

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