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Blackrock Shopping Centre

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  • 29-08-2019 8:18pm
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    Dubl07
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    Anyone know when this is due to be finished?

    I went in today to Holland and Barrett and SuperValu and I honestly don't think it's safe in terms of evacuation in a situation where there's a fire or other problem. Only one ramp from the carpark to the stores - an escalator with matting for people going in both directions. Hoardings everywhere. Dust everywhere. I think they've a neck charging for parking and I sincerely hope the tenants are not having to pay for leases at the moment.

    I won't be back until it's all sorted out and would suggest that they start working through the night to get it finished or else curtail the opening hours for the interim.


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    delta_bravo
    Registered Users Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭delta_bravo


    Isn't parking free once you buy something in supervalu? I'm sure the escalator is awkward if you have a trolley but they do have a person monitoring it and helping people with trollies if needed.


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    Dubl07
    Registered Users Posts: 1,801 ✭✭✭Dubl07


    delta_bravo wrote: »
    Isn't parking free once you buy something in supervalu? I'm sure the escalator is awkward if you have a trolley but they do have a person monitoring it and helping people with trollies if needed.

    It is, but not everyone wants or needs to buy stuff in SuperValu. I ended up going in there but there were only two tills open and they were operating at a snail's pace.

    The G4S people on the ramp are helpful but it is still a narrow and crowded passageway for people going in both directions, many with trolleys.

    TBH, it was more the tunnel-like corridors on the upper level that made me wonder about an emergency situation and made me concerned. Had an alarm gone off while I was in the bookshop or Holland & Barrett it would have been every man for himself with no clear lines of sight. An ideal training ground for Garda special forces but not for the public. :)

    As I said, I hope there's a suspension of rent for the businesses in the centre.


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    caviardreams
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    The stairs is still in operation too I think? I do agree though that the hoardings etc. make it tricky to find your way in and out quickly. I feel so sorry for the business up there - I mean this must be a prime time of year for Onyx bags and their schoolbag / backpack range and the shop is empty.


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    coylemj
    Registered Users Posts: 25,438 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    caviardreams wrote: »
    I feel so sorry for the business up there ....

    +1 was there a few weeks ago and there was loud drilling going on right next door to a hair salon!


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