Swan Centre Leisure Scheme

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Take a walk through the new scheme
• Floor plans and sections
• Photographs of current work in progress 
• Contractors Newsletter 

• AMF Bowling opened on Thursday 12th March - www.amfbowling.co.uk
• Frankie and Benny's Restaurant opened on Saturday 14th March - www.frankieandbennys.com
• Vue Multiplex Cinema opened 3rd April - www.myvue.com

From April 6th 2009 entry to the Swan Centre roof top car park will be from the Southampton Road entrance only.  A pay on foot scheme will be operational. Car parking informaton  

With the opening of the Leisure Complex this webpage will not be updated after April 2009.  For information on the Swan Centre, Eastleigh please visit www.swanshopping.com or www.eastleightc.co.uk 

Cordwell Leisure Development, the scheme developers have issued the following release:

"The £25 million contemporary leisure development in the heart of Eastleigh, Hampshire, which is to form the extension to Swan Shopping Centre and act as the catalyst for the regeneration of the town centre, is rapidly taking shape and forming an impressive skyline to the town centre with an opening date in early spring."

Cordwell Leisure Development, partner to Swan Shopping Centre owners Prudential and Eastleigh Borough Council, reports that despite the summer weather conditions and steelwork delays, the centrepiece nine-screen Vue Cinemas multiplex will open at Easter.  The 125,000 sq ft development also comprises a 20-lane tenpin bowling centre to be operated by AMF Bowling, alongside bars, restaurants including Nandos and Frankie & Bennys, and retail units.

When the impressive scheme is fully opened, the combined retail and leisure complex will total nearly 350,000 sq ft.

Malcolm Wilcox, managing director of Cordwell Leisure, said:  “We eagerly await the completion of this high quality scheme, linking into the shopping centre, and which will undoubtedly establish Eastleigh as one of the South’s leading leisure destinations.  Occupier interest has been very encouraging in this challenging market but now that operators can see what they are buying into, especially the integrated design and quality of the scheme, we have a surprising amount of discussions taking place which should bear fruit shortly."

Scheme Update

From week commencing 15th March - Information from Eastleigh Borough Council and the developer:

• Construction of the service layby in Wells Place is complete
• Vue fit out of the multiplex cinema is nearing completion
• AMF (ten pin bowling) are opening on 12th March 2009 
• Footpath on Southampton Road has been repaired 
• Tesco's service yard is complete; servicing has resumed from Blenheim Road
• Surfacing of the undercroft car park is complete
• Installation of escalators for first floor link between shopping and leisure elements is complete
• Works to the link mall are progressing with shopfronts almost complete and granite paving being laid
• Public Art - A light and sound installation is located in the new link mall next to TK Maxx 

Public art installation 'Just Passing Through' by Alex Hoare	Construction of the internal street leading to the cinema entrance	Installation of cladding nearing completion on the Southampton Road frontage	The upper floors facing Southampton Road/Wells Place

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scheme you are welcome to get in touch with Mr Dee Buffone the Swan Centre Manager.  Contact him at the Swan Centre Management Suite, tel: 023 80 610 429 or email dee.buffone@prupim.com   

Visualisation of the proposed first floor mall link between

the leisure and shopping areas of the Swan Centre -

which will include the public art installation

Frequently Asked Questions

Some Frequently Asked Questions giving you some background information. 

What will the scheme consist of?

• A nine screen cinema. Operated by "Vue" - you may have visited their cinemas at Basingstoke and Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth.
• A 20 lane bowling facility operated by AMF.
• Nando's family restaurant which has a spicy chicken theme.
• Frankie and Bennies Family Pizza Restaurant which will have a 1950's Italian/American style. 

Where exactly is the scheme going to be built?

The scheme adjoins the existing Swan Centre and extends over the surface car park next to Tesco's in Wells Place. View the full plans and planning application

Is it a Council Project?

Whilst the Council has an interest in the Swan Centre and is promoting town centre regeneration the project is being funded by the property arm of The Prudential, the Developer is Cordwell who are based in the West Midlands.  The Contractor is Warings who are a Portsmouth company.

The Council also has an interest in the project through its Planning, Environmental Health and other statutory functions.

Are all the units let?

No, not yet.  As the scheme takes shape we expect considerable interest from operators wanting a presence in the new scheme.

What is the programme for the scheme?

• The scheme is well underway and will open in 2009.

And finally - "What is the big picture?"

Eastleigh Town Centre has major assets in terms of its accessibility, compact nature and affluent catchment area, this scheme will build on these strengths resulting in the town centre strengthening as a destination.

The regeneration of central Eastleigh is a Council priority and the Swan Centre Leisure Scheme is a key part of this regeneration strategy.

For the dedicated website for Eastleigh Town Centre visit www.Eastleightc.co.uk  .