CITY GETS ANIMATED
A multi-million pound leisure and entertainment complex at the heart of Preston’s city centre has been given the green light to move to the next key stage of development.
Animate is being funded by the city council, with support from the Towns Fund and the City Deal and will be publicly owned. The project is central to the £200m Harris Quarter Towns Fund investment programme.
The project’s development partner Maple Grove Developments received full sign off on the next milestone at a full council meeting in October,
with main contractor Eric Wright Construction ready to start the construction phase.
The decision gives the green light for the building contract to be signed and preparation for work on site will begin shortly, with a start on site in early 2023.
Located within the Harris Quarter, the scheme includes an eight-screen cinema, a bowling alley, various food and beverage units and new city parking, with improvements to the surrounding public realm, including new landscaping, trees and street lighting.
John Chesworth, who chairs Preston Towns Fund Board said: “One of the key priorities of Preston’s
15 year plan is to transform the city’s cultural infrastructure, focussing on our cultural and leisure facilities, public spaces and programmes.
“A significant part of the Towns Fund is focused on this priority and Animate is a cornerstone project, so it will be fantastic to see work starting on site.
“A vibrant cultural life in Preston will be a key driver of economic prosperity for the city and it is hoped that Animate, along with Harris your Place, will be the first of many large-scale investments to enhance the leisure and cultural offering in Preston.”
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