Rapid progress made on giant Lidl distribution warehouse outside Newbridge

Construction of a new new Lidl distribution centre on the outskirts of Newbridge is progressing at a fast pace with hundreds of workers on site every day. Motorists regularly passing the R445 between Naas and Newbridge have witnessed rapid progress on the new 54,000 sq/m facility.    

  John Paul Construction is the main contractor for the €80m project which has imposed roadworks along the R445.

  It is due to open in coming months and will employ 350 staff. The warehouse will be one of the biggest in Ireland and will include 352 parking spaces to cater for staff.   A new 1.5km distributor road and Roundabout linking the R445 regional road with the Great Connell area will also be built. Two houses and sheds were demolished in the area to clear the site. A total of 32 cycle parking spaces are also provided for. A 400m stretch of the R445 regional road will be upgraded as part of the proposed development including junction reconfigurations and partial realignment.