BRIT OVAL REDEVELOPMENT PLANS MOVE FORWARD
Following the recent approval from the Secretary of State for plans to redevelop the Pavilion end of the Brit Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club have confirmed that they intend to start the building works in October 2010.
The redevelopment proposals are significant – involving the demolition of the existing Lock, Laker and Peter May Stands, the building of a new stand in its place, the construction of a 168 bedroom Arora Hotel and the creation of a large open square in front of the historic Pavilion – and therefore require an appropriate length of time for planning and preparation to ensure their successful delivery.
Paul Sheldon, Chief Executive of Surrey County Cricket Club, commented: “It has taken us almost two years to secure the necessary approvals for this important development, and it is equally important for us to take the time to map out the detail of how we will bring the drawings and plans to life. To this end, we believe the best time to commence the demolition and rebuilding works is at the conclusion of the cricket season next year.”
Surinder Arora, Chairman of Arora Hotels and development partner for the landmark project added: “We are committed to delivering a world class stand and hotel that will bring many benefits to the ground and the local area of Kennington, and building a development of this scale takes time and a lot of careful planning.”
Arora Group
The Arora Group is a successful UK-focused private group of companies, which leverages synergies across its specialist property, construction and hotel divisions to its strategic advantage. Since 1999, the Group has built its standing through meticulously managing projects from inception to delivery and beyond. Today, it owns and manages a diverse portfolio of flagship assets across the nation’s key business locations, partnering with some of the world’s most recognised brands to deliver consistently high service levels and sustainable growth.
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