Wolverhampton’s Southside development striding ahead
WOLVERHAMPTON City Council’s multi-million pound work to regenerate the Southside area prior to marketing it to developers next year is taking shape.
The council has just completed the demolition of derelict buildings on Cleveland Street, converting the land to provide additional car parking in the city centre in the interim.
Initial works to bring down the former Netto building will start this month with full demolition to be completed after Christmas.
The council has also recently bought land and property at 50-51 Snow Hill and 1-5 Bell Street to strengthen its landownership in the area.
Meanwhile, the £4m expansion and redevelopment of Casino 36 is advancing, with the Temple Street venue expected to open next year.
Councillor Peter Bilson, the council’s cabinet member for city assets, said: “Southside forms a major part of the council’s multi-million pound regeneration plans.
“We are making big strides in tidying up this section of the city to enhance development opportunities and attract investment.”
The Casino 36 project will see The Rubicon Casino expand into the empty neighbouring building, formerly The Dorchester/Beach nightclub.
The owners have a development agreement with the council. As part of that agreement they will receive a small casino licence once the refurbishment of the site is completed.
