Hull's Major Regeneration Project Underway
It's to get the city ready for its year of culture in 2017.
A £25m project to transform Hull city centre and get it ready for its year in the spotlight in 2017 is now officially underway.
It's the first phase of work on the city's biggest regeneration project to date and will see new paving, lighting and public art being installed over the next year.
Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder with responsibility for public infrastructure, said:
“We have a huge amount of work to do to get the city ready for 2017 and I would ask businesses and residents for their patience whilst the work is under way.
“The employment of the Public Liaison Officers is invaluable and will provide great assistance in communicating with our city centre businesses and residents. We will of course do everything possible to minimise disruption”.
Garry Taylor, City Major Projects Manager for Hull City Council, said:
“The start of the work signals the start of Hull’s move into the 21st century, whilst respecting our wonderfully strong heritage.
“It is essential that we are ready, not just for our year in the spotlight in 2017 but beyond this; creating a legacy that has tangible benefits to the city and its residents”.
Meanwhile, Hull City Council say more than 100 new homes will be built in the city's old Fruit Market area as part of regeneration plans.
It's as they look to refurbish properties based along Humber Street and create a distinctive commercial and arts-based cultural quarter in the city centre.
Councillor Steven Bayes, Portfolio Holder for Visitor Destination, said:
“Today’s decision marks a milestone in the ongoing regeneration of Hull and it is hoped will help towards the revitalisation of the city centre by creating a cluster for arts, independent retail, leisure and digital and creative industries.
“A vision for the Fruit Market has been developed in partnership with Wykeland Beal to ensure that this unique and historic area is regenerated, maintained and contributes towards delivering a world-class visitor destination for the UK City of Culture and beyond, paving the way for future economic prosperity.”