The Quays remains one of the region’s best-known retaildestinations, serving shoppers from North & South and supporting hundredsof jobs within the wider local economy. Current expansion plans include theopening of a state-of-the-art food court, the first of its kind in the city ofNewry, in the coming months.
Gareth Graham, CEO of BCF Lending said: “The Quays is anestablished retail destination with significant strengths, an importantregional role and clear opportunities ahead. From our earliest discussions withthe team, it was clear there was a strong vision for the business, and we arepleased to support the next phase of its development with this funding facilityand look forward to building a strong long-term partnership.”
“At BCF Lending, we focus on backing companies and projectswhere we can see long-term potential, clear ambition and a strong commitment todelivery. Commercial property requires lenders that can move quickly, makedecisions efficiently and work collaboratively with borrowers through everystage of a project. That relationship-based approach is central to how weoperate.”
Tom Coughlan welcomed the support from BCF Lending and saidthe new funding facility provides a strong platform for the future of thecentre.
“The Quays has been an important part of the retaillandscape for many years, and we are hugely excited about its future. In thecoming months we’ll open a state-of-the art food court – the first of its kindin Newry city – which will cater for visitors and diners of all ages.
“We are continuing to engage with retailers, to enhance theoverall visitor offering and build on the centre’s strengths as a cross-bordershopping destinations and a retail beacon on the Dublin-Belfast Economiccorridor.”
“Having a supportive funding partner such as BCF Lending is vitalbecause their background and experience mean they understand the propertymarket. They can make decisions quickly and have been a pleasure to work with.”