Kier : appointed for Eastbourne Arndale Centre extension

Phase two of the scheme will see the construction of 175,000 sq ft retail and leisure space which will create an additional 22 retail units at the centre. Over 300 extra parking spaces will be provided through the construction of two new decks of car parking above the existing multi-storey car park.

In addition, a new public space will be created alongside Eastbourne's new bus interchange and highways improvements will also be made to improve access for pedestrians and public transport.

Work will begin later this month to divert underground services away from the development site before starting work on the extension, with a completion date scheduled for late 2018.

This latest award builds on Kier's role in the Arndale Centre extension. In 2015, Kier was appointed to deliver phase one of the scheme, a contemporary glass atrium at the Centre's west entrance.

Steve Cresswell, Kier Construction Southern operations director, said: 'We're extremely pleased to be delivering the latest phase of this exciting extension project for Eastbourne. The new facilities will provide increased shopping and leisure facilities and will ensure the Arndale Centre remains a top retail destination in the area.'

This scheme adds to Kier's presence in Eastbourne. It is also currently on site delivering a new tennis players' village at Devonshire Park, through the Scape minor works framework, which will play a key part in the wider Devonshire Quarter transformation programme.