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Aberdeen's world-class TECA opens for business
Aberdeen's world-class TECA opens for business.
About this update from Henry Boot Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 6173I Boot(Henry) PLC 09 August 2019 \n\n9 August 2019\n \n \n \nHENRY BOOT PLC\n('Henry Boot', 'the Company' or 'the Group')\n \nABERDEEN'S WORLD-CLASS TECA OPENS FOR BUSINESS \n \nHenry Boot PLC, a company engaged in land promotion, property investment and development, and construction, announces that its subsidiary Henry Boot Developments (HB) and Robertson has completed work on the The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) - which is the largest new entertainment complex in Europe and the largest ever project in both firm's storied history.\n \nThe world-class complex, which includes the P&J Live arena and two on-site hotels, officially opened its doors this week. The landmark events campus is an integral part of Aberdeen City Council's transformational programme of investment and the project was a joint venture between Aberdeen City Council, HBD and Robertson, who were the main contractor on the project.\n \nConstruction work began in August 2016 to deliver a 15,000 capacity arena which will host conferences, exhibitions and music concerts. In addition to three further conference and exhibition halls, the site also features a 200-room Hilton hotel and a 150-room Aloft hotel.\n \nThe investment in the site includes the £333million for the P&J Live events venue, along with the hotels and innovative energy plant, bringing it up to more than £400m.\n \nSeveral test events are scheduled for the venue ahead of the Offshore Europe conference and exhibition getting underway on 3 September.\n \nBill Robertson, Founder and Executive Chairman of Robertson, said: \"The Event Complex Aberdeen (TECA) is a staggering accomplishment and one that we have been thrilled to play a major part in. We have brought together dozens of subcontractors and thousands of workers to deliver a truly exceptional facility that can compete with any top entertainment venue across the globe.\n \n\"As a company with roots in the North East, it has been a genuine privilege to lead the construction of a complex which will benefit the region for generations to come. It has been a pleasure to deliver the transformational vision of Aberdeen City Council and Henry Boot Developments.\"\n \nEd Hutchinson, Managing Director, HBD, said: \"Everyone at HBD is immensely proud to ha...