Hammerson reveals Victoria Gate footage
PROPERTY developer Hammerson has released the first in a series of time-lapse videos showing the evolving Victoria Gate development site.
Capturing key construction works including the demolition of Eastgate Terrace and iconic events such as the recent Tour de France Grand Départ, the films will document the regeneration of the city’s Eastgate area up to Victoria Gate’s opening in autumn 2016.
James Hepburn, Hammerson development manager said: “The time-lapse films are a great way for people to view progress on the scheme and see how the site is changing during the construction phase. Having being able to capture such an iconic international event as the Tour de France, it means that this film is something quite unique.”
Work started in April 2014 on the new £150m Victoria Gate retail development, which is due to open in Autumn 2016. The development will house one of the largest John Lewis stores outside of London.
The detailed designs also include a casino, a multi-storey car park for up to 800 cars, Victoria Gate arcade with 30 stores, restaurants, cafes and leisure space.
The first phase will also deliver up to 1,000 retail and hospitality jobs and up to 1,000 construction employment opportunities during the construction phase of the scheme. Project developer, Hammerson, is working with construction contractor Sir Robert McAlpine and key partner Leeds City Council to deliver the scheme.
The most recent time-lapse videos are on the Victoria Gate website.
