A popular Scottish shopping centre has brought forward expansion proposals that include new offerings such as tenpin bowling, karaoke, laser quest and escape rooms.
Glasgow Fort, one of the cityâs largest shopping centres, is calling on people to have their say on the plans in a new consultation.
The centre said the proposals form part of Glasgow Fortâs âongoing investment into creating the best experiences for its customersâ, having also welcomed a number of high-profile brands over the last year, including Rituals and Primark, as well as Zara which opened its largest store in Scotland.
The centre said: âIn a major investment into the retail park, shoppers will be able to enjoy new retail space and increased leisure experiences, such as tenpin bowling, karaoke, laser quest and escape rooms, complementing the existing blend of operators already on site.â
The firm said that âto ensure that the works are aligned with the needs of the local communityâ, a consultation period will open on Monday, December 9.
Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: âAt Glasgow Fort, weâre always striving to create the best possible experience for our customers by providing new and improved retail and leisure offerings.
âWe hope that our visitors are excited by the prospect of an even bigger and better shopping and leisure experience. We believe these new additions will help us truly provide something for everyone.
âWeâre looking forward to hearing the views of the local community to ensure that Glasgow Fort remains a place that is providing exceptional experiences for all our visitors.â
Stakeholders will be able to find out more via the online hub, or can speak to one of the Glasgow Fort team on-site at Tinderbox cafe at one of two drop-in events, on Wednesday, December 11 between 2pm and 7pm and Thursday, January 16, between 4pm and 6pm.
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