The mayor of Limerick, John Moran, today turned soil at Lidl Ireland’s latest development in Towlerton, Ballysimon.
The move paved the way for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art concept store, which will create 30 permanent new jobs in the area when it opens in early 2025.
Limerick City and County Council granted permission for the development last August.
The retailer will develop the new flagship store in conjunction with Kirkland Investments Ltd, with the site also set to house commercial, residential and office space.
Lidl’s store at Towlerton will be its sixth outlet in Limerick, following the recent opening of its Dock Road store.
The development phase, which started this week with contractors Monami Construction, will support up to 100 construction jobs.
Sustainability will be at the forefront of the Ballysimon store, with the retailer’s concept design incorporating an ISO 50001-certified energy management system, high-performing energy-efficient technologies, and the installation of solar panels.
‘Latest Large-Scale Development’
The mayor of Limerick, John Moran, said, “Lidl Ireland’s commitment to the Limerick and Mid-West region is warmly welcomed, and I am honoured to turn the first sod at what is the latest large-scale development being delivered on the new access road off the City East Roundabout.
“It is important that all neighbourhoods have a wide range of services and amenities, and I welcome the arrival of yet another important service to this side of Limerick.”
Tara O’Connor, the regional managing director at Lidl Ireland, added, “We are delighted to have the support of Mayor of Limerick John Moran as we break ground on our new, state-of-the-art Limerick store today.
“Limerick is hugely important to Lidl, as we have traded proudly here since 2000, with the Childers Road branch – one of the first stores to open in the country.
“The development of our new store in Ballysimon represents a major investment for Lidl, contributing significantly to the local economy and providing long-term employment for the area, as we expand our store network in Limerick City to six stores.
“With construction now under way with our construction partners, Monami Construction, the local community can look forward to an unrivalled retail experience, shopping high-quality products with Ireland’s best-value retailer when we open our doors in early 2025.”
