National firm Sir Robert McAlpine has secured the contract to deliver the new £260 million arena, conference and exhibition centre on Gateshead Quays.
The development, situated on the iconic NewcastleGateshead Quayside, includes a 12,500-capacity arena; 6,300m2 of conference and exhibition space; two hotels, bars, restaurants, car parking and extensive areas of public realm.
Chief Executive of Gateshead Council, Sheena Ramsey, said: "The appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine brings us a huge step closer to delivering this world class events destination for the region and we're glad to have them on board. This development will act as a catalyst for renewed economic growth, maximising local employment, training and supply chain opportunities. This is about being ambitious for Gateshead, we need everyone in the borough to be able to fulfil their true potential and projects like this create the conditions for them to thrive."
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Mark Gibson, Managing Director for the Scotland and Northern Region, at Sir Robert McAlpine, added: "We're excited to be working on this world class conference and events development on the River Tyne, in a region with a global reputation for its cultural and leisure offer. We bring a wealth of experience and have a highly-skilled, senior team to deliver this fantastic project using the local workforce and subcontractors wherever possible. We are looking forward to making a start as soon as the planning process is completed."
McAlpine is delivering the project on behalf of Gateshead Council's development partner, Ask:Patrizia.
The new complex is set to open in 2023 with a full planning application expected to be submitted in early 2020.
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