BAM Construction has been appointed by Lend Lease to build Bluewater Events Venue, a unique 55,000 sq ft (5,200m2) events and exhibition venue.

The news coincides with the start of construction of the £60 million development, which is scheduled to host its first events in late 2011.

Directly accessed off Thames Walk through the existing Water Circus, the Bluewater Events Venue, designed by architects and exhibition experts Denton, Corker Marshall, will be centred around a 32,000 sq ft (3,000m2) plaza, and will include 43,000 sq ft (4,000m2) of catering/restaurants space, which will be reconfigured to enhance the casual dining and public areas, and includes a number of new units.


Richard Cable, Head of Lend Lease's Development Business in the UK, said: "The Bluewater Events Venue is a significant development for Bluewater and we are delighted to be working with BAM not just because of their track record, and ability to deliver against our brief, but because they consider safety a first priority and understand the importance of working as a partner with the community which is fundamental to Lend Lease’s philosophy."

Once complete, the Bluewater Events Venue will be the UK's focal point for retail and leisure led events, shows and exhibitions.

(CD/GK)