Planning Application Submitted For New Hull Venue
The multi-million pound development will be built on land close to Princes Quay in the city centre.
A planning application has been submitted for a new major entertainment and conference Venue in Hull, near Princes Quay in the City Centre.
It's hoped the £36m facility, which is expected to open in 2018, can help put Hull on the UK map as a location for major events, shows and music concerts.
The proposed centre is expected to attract 240,000 visitors spending £13.8m in the city every year – creating at least 500 long-term jobs.
Garry Taylor, City Major Projects Manager for Hull City Council, said:
“We welcome the planning application submitted by AFL Architects and are delighted that this scheme is taking its next step forward.
"A high-quality, purpose-built events and conference centre is absolutely essential to making Hull a top visitor destination and to secure a long-term legacy from our year as UK City of Culture. Most importantly, it will deliver 500 long-term jobs for our local workforce and young people, which is part of the legacy that we want to deliver for Hull and the economic future we need."