Artist’s impression of Gateshead Quays
Sir Robert McAlpine has won the contract to build the £260m Gateshead Quays conference and exhibition centre.
The scheme, overseen by Gateshead Council’s development partner Ask:Patrizia, will involve the construction of a 12,500 capacity arena, 6,300m2 of conference and exhibition space, two hotels, bars, restaurants, car parking and public areas.
A full planning application for the waterfront project will be submitted next year and completion is expected in 2023.
Mark Gibson, managing director for the Scotland and Northern region at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “We’re excited to be working on this world class conference and events development on the River Tyne, in a region with a global reputation for its cultural and leisure offer. We bring a wealth of experience and have a highly skilled, senior team to deliver this fantastic project using the local workforce and subcontractors wherever possible. We are looking forward to making a start as soon as the planning process is completed.”
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