PORTADOWN'S main Post Office has moved to Magowan West shopping centre in the town, where it has opened a new 1,500 sq. ft retail outlet as part of a significant relocation.
Previously located inside High Street Mall. it has now moved to 23 West Street, which is a key part of Magowan West and also allows easy access for users to and from the town centre and its car parks.
Portadown’s new postmaster Matthew Walker said he was delighted to secure a new location for his four-strong team.
He said:“Post Offices provide a wide range of essential services to customers and businesses and we’re pleased to have secured a new traditional high street location which provides great convenience and accessibility.”
Popular for big brand shopping names including Boots, Benneton and DV8, the agent behind Magowan West, Savills, said it hoped to announce further new lettings in the months ahead.
“Though the challenges faced by the retail sector are well-known, Portadown remains a strong, strategically-important location for retail, business and hospitality and we’re pleased that the footfall and vibrancy long associated with the town continues to develop to meet consumer changing demands and needs,” Savills’ retail director Paul Wilson said.
“We’re obviously most pleased that the Post Office has chosen Magowan West as part of its future serving the people of Portadown and we look forward to making further lettings announcements with a number of interested parties very soon.”
In December, Magowan West welcomed new restaurant Artisan Italian Restaurant (AIR) as part of a major investment by local couple Adam and Claire Carroll, for whom it was their second eaterie in the town.
In addition Hays Travel has recently re-branded the former Thomas Cook branch, following its business acquisition from liquidators, and as part of this process made a new lease commitment and investment in Magowan West, which is a positive testament to its staff, the centre and the town.
Magowan West is located in the heart of Portadown, adjacent to the town's main car park and in close proximity to the train and bus station. Big name retailers include B&M Bargains, DV8, Poundland, Boots and Card Factory.
The centre is also home to numerous local retailers including Houseproud, Clubworld Travel, Ellie May and the award-winning locally owned independent gift shop Bottom Drawer.
