{"id":2404,"date":"2019-01-25T08:48:32","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T08:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=2404"},"modified":"2019-01-25T08:48:32","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T08:48:32","slug":"early-2020-start-for-vinci-300m-chester-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/early-2020-start-for-vinci-300m-chester-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Early 2020 start for Vinci \u00a3300m Chester scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cheshire West and Chester Council councillors have backed plans to advance the first phase of its planned \u00a3300m retail-led, mixed-use scheme in the Northgate area of Chester.<\/p>\n<p>Preferred contractor Vinci is now expected to sign a pre-construction services agreement on the council-funded scheme in the Autumn for the \u00a360m first phase with a\u00a0view to work starting in early 2020.<\/p>\n<p>This will include a modern market, six-screen cinema, restaurants, a public square and car parking.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"216017\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conquest.ltd.uk%2Fq-500%2F%3Futm_campaign%3DQ_500%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_source%3Dconstruction_enquirer\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Noticeboard-Advert-Con Enq (2).gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Chester Northgate Scheme aims to deliver around 400,000 sq ft of new retail, restaurant and leisure facilities, planned to be delivered over two phases of construction.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_247276\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNG-Hunters-Walk-with-CosyClub.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-247276 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CNG-Hunters-Walk-with-CosyClub.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hunters walk arcade<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Vinci will now work with architect\u00a0AHR and civil engineering consultant Curtains to refine designs.<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Brian Clarke, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Infrastructure said: \u201cThe Northgate scheme has been a long time coming but we are clearer than ever on what we want to see in this part of the city.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"99972\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peri.ltd.uk%2Fprojects%2Fcivil-engineering%2Fburfell-tunnel.html%23q%3Dburfell+tunnel%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/52_PERI_AD_MPU_CE_300x250px_DEC-18_AW.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe fact this multi-million pound project is being led by the Council is proof that we are serious about investing in the future of the city, building on the phenomenal success of Storyhouse.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Having made this decision to press on with the next phase we look forward to welcoming other new occupiers joining the exciting current line-up of Picturehouse, Zizzi, Cosy Club and Tapas Revolution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"209475\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faset.org.uk%2Fguidance-2%2F%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/CE_FASET-MPU_JULY18.gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>During this year Vinci will complete feasibility studies, continue tenant negotiations, submit plans for approval and begin construction enabling works.<\/p>\n<p>The Council and design team will be consulting stakeholders and the local community on the updated and revised proposals in the spring with a number of local events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_128720\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-market-square.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-128720 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/13-market-square.jpg\" alt=\"13 market square\" width=\"1134\" height=\"567\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Market Square \u2013 looking towards the market and the cinema above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-mpu ad-mpu-inline\">\n<div class=\"sleeve\"><a data-ad-id=\"92680\" href=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/themes\/constructionenquirer\/adclick.php?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.intersteels.com%3Futm_source%3Dconstruction-enquirer%26utm_medium%3Dbanner%26utm_campaign%3Dconstructionenq-ads\" onclick=\"track_ad_click(this);\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.constructionenquirer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/intersteel_mpu_advert[1].gif\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<p>from Construction Enquirer http:\/\/bit.ly\/2HsOJax<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheshire West and Chester Council councillors have backed plans to advance the first phase of its planned \u00a3300m retail-led, mixed-use scheme in the Northgate area of Chester. 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