The Tribune

THE major renovation of the Mall at Marathon continues this month with the next phase of the multi-year, multimillion dollar project.

Yesterday, Mall at Marathon officials announced the start of the renovation and remodelling of the wing that extends from Center Court to Kelly’s House and Home as well as the entrances located at BEC/BPL and QBC/BTC.

“Although The Mall will be undergoing major changes during the renovation, all stores in the construction zone will remain open for business,” said Carla Moss-Fitzgerald, Marketing Coordinator. “The ongoing capital improvements is just another way that we continue to deliver on our commitment to provide a quality shopping experience to our shoppers.”

The capital improvement project at the Mall, part of its multi-phased renovation and enhancement programme, began in Spring 2015. Last year, the Mall remodelled its main entrance and a section of the mall corridor and added over 150 parking spaces as well as reconfiguring two parking lots and drive lanes, which has led to a major improvement in traffic flow according to Bob Stevenson, the Mall’s General Manager. Mr Stevenson said that additional road improvements will take place throughout 2017.

The Mall, which houses over 110 businesses and opened in 1989, is the largest enclosed, air-condtioned shopping precinct in the Bahamas.

The Cavalier Constructiuon Company has been appointed to undertake the remodelling of the wing in the next phase, according to Ian Fleming, Architect at Bruce LaFleur & Associates. Mr Fleming said additional focus will be placed on the retail stores within the construction zone to undertake the installation of new prototype storefronts that will complement the overall ambience of the Mall.

Parts of Cavalier Construction’s work will be done around the clock in order to keep all Mall stores in the construction zone open and the company has pledged to minimise interference during operating hours.