Swan Walk in Horsham has announced that more retailers have reopened for business – and installation work on a new netting solution for the shopping centre’s roof was ‘progressing well’ and ‘running to target’.

Swan Walk has been shut since July 13 after a roof panel fell from the building.

Nobody was injured, but the centre has been closed as a precaution while investigations continued into the incident.

A proposed netting solution was approved on August 4, which would allow the shopping centre to safely reopen.

Swan Walk has been shut since mid-July after a roof panel fell from the building. Picture by Hollie Robards/Iconic Media Group

placeholder image — Swan Walk has been shut since mid-July after a roof panel fell from the building. Picture by Hollie Robards/Iconic Media Group

The shopping centre said the netting would be installed ‘in stages’, which would allow Swan Walk to gradually reopen.

Swan Walk reopened the Carfax Mall and Swan Square a fortnight ago – and the shopping centre confirmed that retailers around the mosaic, including Gobsmack Comics, Sports Direct and The Fragrance Shop, were now open to customers.

A spokesperson for Swan Walk said: “We are pleased to report that latest phase in the centre reopened this week.

“Retailers around the mosaic, including iCrack, Mr Boba Tea, Select Travel, The Fragrance Shop, Maisie & Ellen, EE, Classic Suits, Major Mindgames, Sports Direct, Regis, Grape Tree, The Framing Centre, The Linen Cupboard, Divine Brow Bar & Gobsmack Comics have this morning (September 14) reopened to the public.

“The phased programme of installation is progressing well and running to target.

“Further details about store openings and access routes are clearly marked on signage throughout the centre.

“Please also keep an eye on our website at https://swanwalkshopping.co.uk/ and our social channels for the latest information and updated store guides.

“We look forward to continuing to share further updates and details of our planned reopening event.”