Graham starts work on Blackpool’s Houndshill expansion
Ground has been broken by the contractor at the Tower Street car park to mark the start of the shopping centre’s phase two extension.
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Wates starts on three net zero schools
Construction has begun on Lytham St Annes High School, Littleborough Community Primary School and Nursery, and Whitworth Community High School – all part of the Department for Education’s Schools Rebuilding Programme.
Kingswood’s 435-home Blackburn neighbourhood moves forward
The housebuilder has purchased the final 64 acres necessary to complete phases four through 11 of its Green Hills development in Feniscowles.
Caddick submits for 500,000+ sq ft industrial unit
The massive building at Farington Park in Leyland could be open for business as early as the fourth quarter of 2022 if approved.
Eric Wright completes 40,000 sq ft Nexus at Blackpool enterprise zone
The Cassidy + Ashton-designed commercial building is the new headquarters for carbon fibre components maker Multi-ply.
Blackpool entertainment museum set to open in April 2023
Lancashire-based Conlon Construction has begun work on the £13m Showtown attraction at the Sands Building on the Golden Mile.
Preston College’s construction department undergoes major refurbishment
Frank Whittle Partnership is leading the project, which will enable the college to offer T-Level courses – a vocational skill-based alternative to A-Levels.
UCLan’s £60m student centre completes
Contractor Bowmer+Kirkland has handed over the 80,000 sq ft building to the university, while the 53,000 sq ft public square is also ready and will hold its first event in September.
Revamp of Blackpool’s Abingdon Street Market approved
The project is due to commence immediately, with completion pencilled in for next spring, the council said.
Create begins £7m Blackpool hotel extension
Sector specialist Create Developments has started work adding 74 bedrooms to the Hampton by Hilton on South Shore.
