It has an estimated 100,000 m2 (1,100,000 sq ft) of space, 2,500 free car parking places and 94 shops (including stalls).

The centre remained largely unchanged but for some redecoration in the late 1980s, early 1990s, and the addition at one stage of shop units in the central atrium.

A first step was the moving of the Limerick County Council library to a purpose built building separate from the main centre.

New modern lighting, flooring and decor was added to the centre, and shop fronts were redesigned to conform to a standard fashion.

The development mirrors the American model of large retail centres on the outskirts of towns with ample parking and easy access for customers.