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September 24, 2020
New World-Class OVG Arena in Manchester, UK, Given Green Light
Oak View Group’s plans to develop a state-of-the-art arena in East Manchester have been given the green light by Manchester City Council today. The Populous-designed arena, which will have a maximum capacity of 23,500, making it the UK’s largest, will bring £350million of private investment to the city.
Following final confirmation from national planning authorities, OVG plans to begin work as early as November, bringing 3,350 jobs during a three-year construction phase. The arena will create a further 1,000 jobs when the arena opens, which is projected to happen in 2023. OVG has committed to pay all employees at least the Manchester Living Wage and will prioritise hiring local people.
Proposals for the new venue at a site on the Etihad Campus were submitted in March following in-depth consultation with the local community. The final plans were shaped by community feedback and since then the project has received support from a wide cross-section of local stakeholders including local companies, MPs, ward councillors and a range of city centre businesses.
The new arena will be a best-in-class sustainable venue, with renewable energy, energy efficiency, and low carbon technologies integral to the design. During operation, the venue will benefit from the excellent existing transport links to the Etihad Campus. OVG has committed to investing in improving walking and cycling routes, as well as funding an expanded Controlled Parking Zone to minimise disruption for local residents.
Construction of the venue is anticipated to begin in November, with events projected to commence in 2023.
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