Evening Leader, 21.10.2008

Despite the economic chaos gripping the world, there is no better time to launch a massive, multimillion pound retail development in North East Wales.

This is the view of Wrexham Council's, chief economic development officer, Steven Bayley, who believes the novelty value of the retail park, complete with a bowling alley, multiplex cinema and restaurants, will stand it in good stead, despite the credit crunch.

Steve Bayley remains resolute that the economic slump will not affect the success of Eagles Meadow, insisting it could not be opening at a better time. However, according to Mr. Bayley, the gloomy economic forecast means no retail developments would be built in other towns for a number of years, leaving Eagles Meadow in a unique postition.

"We've times it perfectly, there's not a single development on the way and very little deveopment coming over the horizon elsewhere," he said. "It (the downturn) will happen UK-wide but the advantage here is the novelty factor. We are in a healthier position now than we sould have been without Eagles Meadow."