THE ODYSSEY Pavilion in Belfast is set to be transformed as part of plans for a £10 million refurbishment at the complecx.
A new planning application has now been lodged for the second phase of works and comes on the back of planning permission being granted for the first stage of redevelopment, which includes a new main entrance to the Odyssey Pavilion, upgrade of public realm and reconfiguration of the existing retail units.
Phase two of the redevelopment will see further significant improvements to the Pavilion including improved visitor access to all levels and the greater use of the central open space. The scheme is estimated to cost £10 million and hundreds of jobs are expected to be created during the construction phase as well as many long-term jobs created in the new units.
Guy Hollis from the applicant, Matagorda 2 Ltd said he hoped the latest scheme would drive additional footfall to the Titanic Quarter area of the city.
"We are delighted to be able to rejuvenate the Odyssey Pavilion, bringing it back to being a key component of Belfast’s leisure and entertainment offering. Our key objective is to improve the overall visual quality and tenant offering of the Pavilion, making it a more attractive and user friendly destination.”
The latest development at the Odyssey Pavilion comes just a month after the popular W5 centre within the Odyssey complex announced its own multi-million pound redevelopment.
The £4.5 million investment package will enable a major capital refurbishment and public engagement programme at the award-winning science and discovery centre in Belfast and is part of plans from the Odyssey Trust to reinvigorate its visitor experience at the Queen’s Quay.
Robert Fitzpatrick from The Odyssey Trust Company said he was pleased to see the ambitious plans for the Odyssey Pavilion.
“For some years, the Odyssey Pavilion has suffered from under investment in comparison to W5 and the SSE Arena. It is now very heartening to see the new owner make a strong long-term commitment to what is an extremely important asset for the people of Northern Ireland."
