Defence Online

Plans have been revealed for a £13m investment at the Lowry Outlet at MediaCityUK, which will include the development of a new waterside restaurant terrace.Peel Outlets, which has rebranded as Lifestyle Outlets, said the new terrace, which will also feature an upper level balcony along the waterfront, will form the first phase.A new entrance and steps will be created from the entrance of the outlet to access the waterfront.Inside the centre, new escalators will provide a direct link to the cinema while an expanded leisure area with more family entertainment is also planned.A full redesign of the existing food hall is envisaged, as well as a full centre refurbishment with new ceilings, furniture, escalators and improved lighting throughout.All new and existing shops are getting new shop frontages, which include fully glazed floor to ceiling windows and illuminated signage.Phase one, which is already underway, will also bring in new anchor tenants to the scheme. Brands that can be found at the Lowry Outlet include M&S Outlet, Bench, Next, Gap Outlet, Clarks Outlet, The Body Shop, VUE Cinema, Virgin Active, Bella Italia, Nando’s and Pizza Express.