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<\/p>\nA construction milestone has been achieved on the \u00a350m redevelopment of Freshney Place shopping centre, in Grimsby.<\/p>\n
Work has now begun on the structural steel frame work. Led by North-East Lincolnshire Council (NELC), and backed by government funding, Freshney Place\u2019s development is part of a broader strategy to regenerate Grimsby town centre.<\/p>\n
With its central location, the shopping centre has been described as “pivotal” to this vision and will be turned into a multi-use destination combining retail, leisure, healthcare and community space.<\/p>\n
Philip Jackson, leader of the council, said: \u201cIt\u2019s an exciting time for the town. Grimsby is transforming rapidly and Freshney Place is at the heart of it.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAlong with the other changes we are delivering in Grimsby, this project will help to redefine how people use our town centre by blending retail with leisure, entertainment and services.\u201d<\/p>\n
The project is expected to diversify town centre footfall through a broad mix of uses.<\/p>\n
The council says securing a pre-let for a multi-screen cinema Parkway, alongside additional leisure tenants, will help establish a strong day-to-night economy for the town.<\/p>\n
Ed Weston, regional director for Yorkshire at GMI Construction Group, said: \u201cSeeing the cinema framework take shape brings the ambition of this scheme to life and demonstrates the scale of what\u2019s being delivered.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be working with North East Lincolnshire Council, Queensberry and Freshney Place on a project that will have a lasting impact on the town centre, creating new opportunities and a destination the community can be proud of.\u201d<\/p>\n
Elliot Andrews, centre manager at Freshney Place, added: \u201cAs consumer needs evolve beyond traditional retail, the centre\u2019s blend of shops, essential services and leisure will ensure Freshney Place remains a firm favourite \u2013 and one which meets modern-day requirements.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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