Mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees has been given an exclusive look at the ongoing refurbishment of the city's iconic Colston Hall.

He joined Willmott Dixon chief executive Rick Willmott at the site to see the latest progress on the project.

Having built the Colston Hall foyer a decade ago, contractor Willmott Dixon has returned to the site to deliver a full refurbishment of the 151 year old venue into a world-class concert hall.

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Mayor Marvin Rees commented: "I enjoyed the opportunity to see the work of Willmott Dixon and the Bristol Music Trust and how their plans are progressing for the Colston Hall up close. The landmark project demonstrates our shared ambitions of environmental sustainability, community engagement and inclusion. It was great to learn from Rick Willmott of his experiences of leading the company as it became carbon neutral, as we as a council tackle that challenge.

"I look forward to continuing to work with Willmott Dixon in ensuring their other major projects across the city deliver positive impacts for all of Bristol's communities."

The project is a key part of the One City Plan's sustainable development goals.

Colston Hall will open in 2021.

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