BAM has been selected to deliver a new £36.2 million music events and conference centre in Hull.

Work to build the Hull Venue will begin in 2016 on the site behind Princes Quay shopping centre.

The venue will include a 3,500-capacity concert auditorium with flexible facilities to reduce to a 2,500 all-seated event with a 2,000m2 exhibition space.


In addition, an 800 capacity conference auditorium will be built.

A revised planning application will be submitted to the council's Planning Committee on 21 December which will address concerns raised by the committee earlier this week, when its members refused an initial application.

Jason Pink, Construction Director for BAM, said: "BAM's track record in the city of Hull has been outstanding and our appointment to build this prestigious arena is a testimony to years of successful work in many sectors here."

It is understood the project will be completed in 2018.

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