Progress on a new indoor arena in Cardiff is set to take a major step forward. Cardiff council's cabinet will be recommended to approve a range of legal agreements at a meeting on July 13 which will allow the 15,000 capacity arena and regeneration of Atlantic Wharf to progress further.
The council said that construction work on the arena is expected to start by the end of this year. A report which will be discussed by cabinet members next week will also recommend that the project to redevelop Atlantic Wharf is split into two areas, with the intention of putting both out to tender.
Cardiff Council's cabinet member for investment and development, councillor Russell Goodway, said: "The council is committed to transforming this historic part of Cardiff into a leading UK destination for leisure, culture and tourism, creating jobs and opportunities for local people. The indoor arena will significantly increase footfall in Cardiff Bay, which will benefit all existing hospitality venues as well as the new developments that will be built as part of this regeneration scheme.
