Construction of Derby’s new £46 million performance venue has begun as part of the city’s Becketwell regeneration scheme. Derbyshire-based construction group Bowmer + Kirkland is carrying out the work for developer St James Securities.
The 3,500 capacity entertainment and events venue forms phase two of the £200 million Becketwell scheme – the most significant urban regeneration scheme in the city for more than 30 years. It is being built on the site of the former Pennine Hotel, Laurie House offices, a multi-storey car park and Pink Coconut nightclub in Colyear Street, and on the site of Padley House in Becket Street.
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