The 175,000 sq ft extension to intu Lakeside will host Nickelodeon's first UK shopping centre attraction once finished in 2018.
Other features will include a number of other leisure and catering brands as well as one of Hollywood Bowl's biggest tenpin bowling venues.
McLaren is to begin construction later this month
Rebecca Ryman, regional managing director at intu, said: "We're investing millions at intu Lakeside to ensure that it can deliver one of the biggest and best shopping and leisure experiences in the country and it's exciting to see our plans take shape with the appointment of McLaren Construction to build the first phase of the centre's extension.
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"It is going to provide a fantastic new space for leisure brands to flourish at intu Lakeside and create even more compelling reasons for families to enjoy a day out experience with us."
David Murphy, McLaren Construction's managing director – distribution and mixed use, said: "McLaren are pleased to be working collaboratively with intu on this exciting landmark project. The new brands will add an extra dimension to the shopping experience, creating a destination for families, shoppers and diners with attractions and events for day and evening visitors."
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