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Robertson submits £150m Cardiff Arena plan
A Robertson Construction-led consortium has submitted a hybrid planning application for the regeneration of Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff.A detailed application has gone in for phase one of the Butetown regeneration plan being promoted by the city council. This sees the delivery of a new 17,000-capacity arena, hotel and associated parking.The new arena has been designed to host the biggest names in the music industry, family shows, comedy, and sporting events.It is anticipated, if planning is granted, that the construction of the new arena could commence in Autumn 2022.Outline planning for the wider mixed-use masterplan would also see up to 1,150 new homes built, as well as office spaces, and leisure facilities built over seven years.Atlantic Wharf planPhase 1: Construction starts on the arena and hotel in spring 2022, with completion in time for doors opening in 2025. This phase also includes building a multi-storey car park to replace the lost surface parking.Phase 2: Businesses in the Red Dragon Centre will be relocated so works can start on a purpose-built facility to accommodate leisure, food and drink amenities. Plans include a new cultural centre incorporating the Wales Millennium Centre production space, potentially a National Art Gallery, and a ‘This is Wales’ fly-through visitor attraction.Phase 3: A new 150,000 m2 office space delivered along with a 150-bed, four-star hotel.Phase 4: A new neighbourhood delivering new homes and potential for retail and office space – this phase is dependent on relocation of the County Hall to a new, purpose-built building.
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