The store, at Riverside Retail Park in Coleraine, is part of the retailer’s multi-million-pound plans to transform its retail estate across the province.

At least 18 new jobs will be created as part of a multi-million-pound local store investment, bringing the total team employed to 40. Around 200 jobs are also being created as part of the project, including in design, construction, landscaping and other services.

The new store will be relocated from its existing position within the Riverside Retail Park in Coleraine, where it has been trading since 2005, to a larger site within the complex.

Boasting a mammoth site of 2,475 square metres, including a 1,752 square metre sales floor, the new store will officially become the region’s largest Lidl Northern Ireland store when it opens in spring next year.

Lidl Northern Ireland, received planning approval from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council for the project last year. Following its modern ‘Concept’ design and sustainability standards, the new store will feature wider aisles and industry-leading energy efficiency systems.

‘The creation of this bright, new modern ‘Concept’ store will reflect our growth ambitions’

Enhanced parking for 152 vehicles as well as two electric vehicle charging points will be included in the build, reflecting Lidl Northern Ireland’s commitment to sustainability and an enhanced customer shopping experience.

The Coleraine store is the latest investment by Lidl Northern Ireland in the northwest, complementing new store opening in recent years in Strabane, Ballymoney and Limavady.

Ivan Ryan, Lidl Northern Ireland Regional Managing Director said: “We’re thrilled to be opening a new store in Coleraine which marks another step forward in advancing our plans to bring our successful ‘Big on Quality, Lidl on Price’ proposition to even more shoppers, to enhance the shopping experience and create new jobs and local investment.

“Our mission is to ensure we provide best value and choice, and the creation of this bright, new modern ‘Concept’ store will reflect our growth ambitions in the local area and right across the region,” he added.

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Ahead of publishing a Sub-Regional Economic Action Plan in September, Minister Murphy met with local businesses, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, its partners, and the Roe Valley Chamber.

During his visit, Economy Minister Conor Murphy said he welcomed the opportunity to visit Limavady to meet with local businesses, council members, partners and the Chamber.

“I heard first-hand how they are working collaboratively with my department and Invest NI to identify economic drivers and challenges that will inform the Sub-Regional Economic Action Plan,” said Minister Murphy.

“I also commended the council on its recent £72 million Growth Deal which is testament to the council’s ongoing commitment to drive prosperity.

“Historically, equality of opportunity has not been available to all citizens across the north and my Economic Vision aims to address this issue. To overcome longstanding regional disparities, we must empower local communities to take forward their economic development in line with local circumstances and priorities.”

‘This was an opportunity to listen to the challenges and ideas of our local businesses so we can support them and work together’

Finance Minister Caoimhe Archbald added: “Local businesses are a vital part of the communities we live in. As well as providing goods and services, they create job opportunities for people.

“In April 2024 I signed the Causeway Coast and Glens Heads of Terms, which outlined a number of proposals to transform the region, in collaboration with local partners and businesses. The transformative projects that make up the Growth Deal will help to create jobs and further increase the skills base.

“In addition, in May 2024, I reinstated the Back in Business scheme to incentivise occupation of empty retail units and have restored the rural ATM scheme through new legislation. Both of these measures will improve footfall and help support our local businesses.

“Around 75% of our non-domestic ratepayers currently get some form of rate support and today was an opportunity to listen to the challenges and ideas of our local businesses so we can support them and work together to help them grow and expand which benefits everyone.”

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