Work completes on £4m mixed-use scheme
Work has completed on a landmark mixed-use scheme in Arnold town centre.
The £4m AMP building comprises seven ground floor units designed specifically for start-up companies and 3,500 sq ft of commercial space on the first floor.
A ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new facility was held late last month attended by Gedling Councillors Michael Payne and Jenny Hollingsworth, D2N2 CEO Will Morlidge, tenants from three of the new units and representatives from main contractor GF Tomlinson.
Businesses including a wine tasting outlet, a cat and dog accessory store and a cake shop have already signed up for space at the scheme.
The project was procured via the SCAPE Regional Construction framework and funded with cash from Gedling Borough Council’s capital programme budget as well as £1.25m from the D2N2 Local Growth Fund.
Craig Stopper, regional construction framework manager at G F Tomlinson, said: “We’re really pleased to have successfully completed The AMP building and play our part in contributing towards Gedling Borough Council’s pledge to decrease its CO2 emissions by 2030.
“The flagship building is a significant investment for the local region, which will revitalise the town centre and help to boost the local economy. We look forward to seeing residents enjoy the new shops and eateries and welcoming visitors to the community.”
Councillor John Clarke, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “We are incredibly pleased that the AMP building is officially complete, and our new tenants will begin moving into this wonderful new building in the heart of Arnold Town Centre.
“I would like to thank everyone involved in helping to get this ambitious project over the line, it has taken a colossal amount of work to get this done by Gedling Borough Council staff, G F Tomlinson and several other partners who all contributed to this project and made it a success.
“We made a manifesto pledge that we would revitalise the town centre and this will be the jewel in the crown for Arnold.”
