Laing O’Rourke will transform the existing Westgate shopping centre into an 800,000 square foot retail and leisure destination. Work starts this spring and, with up to 1,000 construction workers on project, completion scheduled for autumn 2017.
Client is the Westgate Oxford Alliance, a joint venture between Land Securities and the Crown Estate.
Laing O’Rourke’s 30-month contract is focused on the construction of the shell and core of the three-storey retail centre, together with a 1,000 space underground car park and 61 new residential properties. The project will also involve extensive remodelling of the existing Westgate shopping centre.
Preparatory works at Westgate began in February following approval by Oxford City Council and leasing commitments from retailers. The new Westgate Oxford will have more than 100 new shops, 25 restaurants and cafes, a cinema, roof top terrace dining and new public spaces.
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