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Second stage of £180 million regeneration project
Second stage of £180 million regeneration project.
About this update from Henry Boot Plc
[{"type":"text","content":"\n \nRNS Number : 2722H Boot(Henry) PLC 31 July 2019 \n\n \n31 July 2019\n \n \n \n \n \nHENRY BOOT PLC\n('Henry Boot', 'the Company' or 'the Group')\nSECOND STAGE OF £180 MILLION REGENERATION PROJECT SECURED\nHenry Boot PLC, a company engaged in land promotion, property investment and development, and construction, announces that its subsidiary, Henry Boot Construction Limited has signed a contract with Barnsley Council to deliver Phase 2 of The Glass Works development scheme.\nThe Glass Works Phase 2 is the second stage of a £180 million regeneration project which commenced back in March 2016. Phase 1, also completed by Henry Boot Construction, saw the creation of the new state-of-the-art Library @ the Lightbox and the transformation of Barnsley Markets, to establish a new home for the town's market traders.\nPhase 2 of the works are set to include 100,000 sq ft of new retail space for a variety of shops and over 25,000 sq. ft of cafés and restaurants that will frame a new landscaped public square and create a new shopping route. Two key leisure anchors - Cineworld and Superbowl UK and more than 90,000 sq. ft of leisure facilities will also be delivered. Cineworld will offer a modern, 13 screen multiplex cinema, whilst Superbowl UK will provide a fun environment for all ages with ten pin bowling.\nCommenting on the contract, Simon Carr, Managing Director, Henry Boot Construction, said:\n\"We are delighted to have secured Phase 2 of The Glass Works, building on the success of Phase 1 where we maintained exceptional working relationships with our partners and supply chain, working collaboratively together to deliver the project to the very highest standards. We also recognise the hard work and diligence of our pre-construction team in securing Phase 2.\n\"This is a really exciting time for the people of Barnsley and as a local contractor we are very proud to be on the journey with them.\"\nRyan O'Loughlin, Director, Henry Boot Construction Limited, added:\n\"It is fantastic news that we are able to continue our partnership with Barnsley Council on The Glass Works project. Phase 1 of the scheme has already delivered the regeneration of Barnsley Markets, the new library and extensive Public Realm works. It is a multiple award-winning project but the part of the contract we are most proud of is o...