Sefton Council in the UK has confirmed the appointment of construction company GRAHAM as the contractor to oversee the Marine Lake Events Centre (MLEC) project in Southport.
The events centre, for which GRAHAM was selected as the preferred bidder, is set to begin construction later this year.
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A preconstruction services agreement between GRAHAM and Sefton Council is now in effect, with the aim to finalise a full contract in the upcoming months.
The Marine Lake Events Centre is envisioned to include a theatre and auditorium, an exhibition centre, retail businesses, and dining options such as a café and restaurant.
The demolition of the existing Southport Theatre and Convention Centre, undertaken by DSM, a demolition company, has been completed, paving the way for the new development.
The next step involves sheet piling works to prepare the site for the construction phase.
Sefton Council regeneration, economy and skills cabinet member and councillor Paulette Lappin said: “We are delighted that construction work can get underway now that we have officially procured GRAHAM for the creation and construction of the Marine Lake Events Centre.
“They are a major contractor with proven experience of working on projects of this scale and complexity.
“Proper procurement for the Marine Lake Events Centre is vital and our teams have been working exceptionally hard behind the scenes to ensure we have a team of the very best partners and contractors.”
GRAHAM regional director Peter Reavey said: “The Marine Lake Events Centre will not only transform Southport’s cultural offering, but also act as a catalyst for economic growth in the region.
“Our commitment to delivering high-quality construction projects that benefit communities aligns perfectly with the vision for MLEC, and we look forward to bringing this exciting development to life with Sefton Council.”
Earlier this month, GRAHAM was chosen to continue work on the City Centre Cultural Gateway in Coventry, England.
