Trafford Centre in Manchester will receive a £75 million upgrade from VINCI Construction UK, which will deliver a new glass-domed roof and redesigned interiors for the shopping complex’s Barton Square.The project is part of a plan to expand and refresh that area of the centre, as well as add new brands, with Primark signed as an anchor tenant.

“intu Trafford Centre is already one of the best places to shop in the UK and is known around the world for its unique design and architecture,” said John Robert, VINCI Construction UK regional director.

“The work we are carrying out at Barton Square will create a fantastic new area befitting this architecturally-rich building. The quality of the materials and design will create a space that shoppers will be able to enjoy for many years to come,” he continued.

Construction work on the Barton Square project will start later this year, with the completion date due in early 2020.

“There’s nowhere else quite like intu Trafford Centre and we’re now investing £75 million to deliver a new space with a real ‘wow factor’ that will bring more brands and unique experiences to make our shoppers smile,” said Colin Flinn, regional managing director at intu.

“Many of the things that make intu Trafford Centre so special will be extended into the Barton Square area of centre, allowing us to attract quality new brands and provide even more for people to shop, eat, play and do. We’re bringing a Primark store to intu Trafford Centre and will be announcing a number of other new retail and leisure operators soon,” Colin added.

Two other intu sites are already under construction – the 400,000 sq ft extension of intu Watford, opening this autumn, and the £72 million development at intu Lakeside in Essex.