Capital Shopping Centres has unveiled plans to revamp the leisure offer at the MetroCentre in Gateshead by relocating the centre's cinema to the space currently occupied by the MetroLand funfair.
The MetroLand site in the centre's Yellow Quadrant will be converted into a new leisure district featuring family dining, the latest cinema format, modern bowling, pool tables and children's entertainment.
Once the new cinema opens more retail space will take the place of the old cinema in the Blue Quadrant, effectively allowing the centre to expand within the footprint of the existing building.
The move will also be the catalyst for a comprehensive refurbishment of the Yellow Quadrant including the reconfiguration of the main entrance foyer; new flooring; the replacement of lighting; the replacement and relocation of escalators and lifts; and improved access to the yellow car park.
CSC development director Richard Cable said: "This next phase will bring more jobs and ensure that MetroCentre continues to offer the best in modern shopping and leisure for local people and visitors to the North East."
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