Following the appointment of Kier as the main contractor on a flagship
cultural venue in Northumberland, the project team, together with partners at
Northumberland County Council, are celebrating a key milestone.
The completion of the steel frame on the new Market Pavilion in Blyth means
the delivery of the new culture venue, which is set to provide a significant
boost to Blyth’s cultural, community and leisure offer, is one step closer.
The Market Pavilion will provide residents with a new events space for
cultural activities and creative learning as well as a café, and a three-screen
cinema.
By bringing the excitement and experience of cinema back to Blyth town
centre, it is hoped the improvement works will attract more residents and
visitors to the town.
As part of the build, Kier is delivering a substantial social value
programme that has already seen nearly 150 hours of volunteering delivered
since work began on site.
Dan Doherty, regional director for Kier
Construction North & Scotland, said: "We are
delighted have been appointed by Northumberland County Council to support
Advance Northumberland in the development of a new Market Pavilion in Blyth.
“Our highly skilled workforce is adept at
supporting many of our clients ambitions to revitalise towns and cities. This
state-of-the-art cinema and events venue will be a significant addition to the
Blyth community, providing both social and economic benefits that will enhance
the town centre for years to come."
"The regeneration of Blyth continues to gather
pace and we're delighted to see this flagship project taking shape in the town
centre," explained Councillor Richard
Wearmouth, Cabinet Member for Supporting Business and Opportunities at
Northumberland County Council.
Market Pavilion is a flagship new destination in the town
centre and is part of the £90m Energising Blyth programme designed to grow,
renew and connect the town. It is funded through UK Government, Northumberland
County Council and the North East Combined Authority, with support from other
partners.
