Construction is to start this month on the scheme
McLaren Construction has been confirmed by retail developer Intu as the main contractor on Lakeside shopping centre鈥檚 拢73m extension.
Construction will start this month on the 175,000ft2 extension, which is set to open next year and will be anchored by a family entertainment centre themed on US children鈥檚 television network Nickelodeon.
It will also house one of Hollywood Bowl鈥檚 largest 10-pin bowling venues.
Rebecca Ryman, regional managing director at Intu, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e investing millions at Intu Lakeside to ensure that it can deliver one of the biggest and best shopping and leisure experiences in the country and it鈥檚 exciting to see our plans take shape with the appointment of McLaren Construction to build the first phase of the centre鈥檚 extension.
McLaren Construction managing director for distribution and mixed-use David Murphy added: 鈥淭he new brands will add an extra dimension to the shopping experience, creating a destination for families, shoppers and diners with attractions and events for day and evening visitors.鈥�
Intu also reported that work being carried out by Laing O鈥橰ourke is continuing on the 拢178m shopping centre, which is targeting an opening of autumn next year.
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