Esh Construction has started work on a £1.5 million Captain Cook Square upgrade in Middlesbrough.

Working on behalf of Middlesbrough Council, Esh Construction will deliver improvements to the outdoor shopping centre in preparation for a host of leisure and entertainment venues opening later this year.

New seating and street furniture will be installed and the entrance to Middlesbrough bus station upgraded. Designs for new lighting include an overhead criss-cross feature which will create a similar night-time effect to the town’s Baker and Bedford Streets.

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Initial works will see jet washing of exterior walls followed by re-painting to create a brighter environment and local artists will contribute to a new mural which will be further enhanced with LED lighting.

Steven Garrigan, Divisional Director at Esh Construction, said: "As a North East contractor, we are delighted to be bringing our expertise to this public realm project which is key in the transformation plans for Captain Cook Square. The installation of new lighting and street furniture, along with a decoration and upgrade works to the shop facades and bus station will provide a glimpse into the future of this upcoming leisure destination."

Wider regeneration plans for Captain Cook Square include brand new, large scale entertainment venues – Level X, a bowling alley and go-karting venue and The Wired Lobby, an esports and gaming arena – opening this summer.