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10/09/2018
Primark Building Covered By Insurance
The cost to replace the Primark store in Belfast which was destroyed in a fire will be covered by insurance, according to the retailer's owner Associated British Foods (AB Foods).
The front of the building was being restored and refurbished at an estimated cost of £30 million, however it was destroyed in a blaze last month.
A statement from AB Foods said: "The Primark store in central Belfast was sadly destroyed by fire in August.
"All staff and customers were quickly and safely evacuated from the building.
"The replacement cost of the building and resulting business interruption is insured."
Workers will continue to be paid until 31 December.
(CD/CM)
The front of the building was being restored and refurbished at an estimated cost of £30 million, however it was destroyed in a blaze last month.
A statement from AB Foods said: "The Primark store in central Belfast was sadly destroyed by fire in August.
"All staff and customers were quickly and safely evacuated from the building.
"The replacement cost of the building and resulting business interruption is insured."
Workers will continue to be paid until 31 December.
(CD/CM)
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