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24/01/2011
Robinson Checks Out New Tesco Jobs
A multi-million pound investment by leading supermarket chain, Tesco has created their largest store in Northern Ireland employing a total of 377 people - and offering a 'greener' construction plan that will reduce energy consumption.
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson MLA, was at the opening of the Tesco Extra store in Craigavon today where 183 new positions have been announced.
This is the fifth Tesco Extra store in NI and at 84,000sq ft it will offer shoppers a 'new shopping experience' featuring an impressive range of departments including electrical, opticians, photo shop, phone shop, clothing and food.
Stores Director Stephen Cochrane said: "Tesco is delighted to bring 183 new well-paid retail jobs to the Craigavon area.
"Our new 'Extra' is around four times the size of our previous store which has now closed in the adjacent shopping centre.
"Employees from there have transferred to the new store and have also been joined by other staff who took up the opportunity to relocate from other nearby Tesco outlets," he said.
DUP Leader and First Minister Peter Robinson said: "The official opening of this new Tesco Extra store in Craigavon is a welcome development for both the local area and the economy more generally.
"The construction of the store represents a vote of confidence in Northern Ireland and this multi-million pound investment creating 183 'extra' jobs is a boost to our economy.
"Craigavon can now boast of the largest Tesco store in Northern Ireland.
"Many local producers supply their Northern Ireland produce to Tesco and we look forward to the continued development and expansion of this relationship."
During the design and development of the store, particular attention was given to measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the building and its impact on the environment.
The external surface is made from 100% sustainable timber cladding and so looks completely different to the usual superstore exterior and, to date, is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Other characteristics of the store include roof glazing which allows more natural light into the building and large floor to ceiling windows which will help reduce energy consumption as less artificial lighting will be required.
Wind catchers in the form of tunnels on the roof will bring natural ventilation into the store while a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system means surplus rainwater can be used to flush customer and staff toilets.
(BMcC/GK)
The Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson MLA, was at the opening of the Tesco Extra store in Craigavon today where 183 new positions have been announced.
This is the fifth Tesco Extra store in NI and at 84,000sq ft it will offer shoppers a 'new shopping experience' featuring an impressive range of departments including electrical, opticians, photo shop, phone shop, clothing and food.
Stores Director Stephen Cochrane said: "Tesco is delighted to bring 183 new well-paid retail jobs to the Craigavon area.
"Our new 'Extra' is around four times the size of our previous store which has now closed in the adjacent shopping centre.
"Employees from there have transferred to the new store and have also been joined by other staff who took up the opportunity to relocate from other nearby Tesco outlets," he said.
DUP Leader and First Minister Peter Robinson said: "The official opening of this new Tesco Extra store in Craigavon is a welcome development for both the local area and the economy more generally.
"The construction of the store represents a vote of confidence in Northern Ireland and this multi-million pound investment creating 183 'extra' jobs is a boost to our economy.
"Craigavon can now boast of the largest Tesco store in Northern Ireland.
"Many local producers supply their Northern Ireland produce to Tesco and we look forward to the continued development and expansion of this relationship."
During the design and development of the store, particular attention was given to measures to reduce the carbon footprint of the building and its impact on the environment.
The external surface is made from 100% sustainable timber cladding and so looks completely different to the usual superstore exterior and, to date, is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Other characteristics of the store include roof glazing which allows more natural light into the building and large floor to ceiling windows which will help reduce energy consumption as less artificial lighting will be required.
Wind catchers in the form of tunnels on the roof will bring natural ventilation into the store while a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system means surplus rainwater can be used to flush customer and staff toilets.
(BMcC/GK)
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