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The major attraction is due to open by 2026 and the construction phase can finally move forward after the government followed through on a promise of £50m of investment through its Levelling Up Fund. The final private investment is still being sourced to complete the funding and it is hoped the development will have a transformative effect on the town leading to wider regeneration.
The development is due to be built near the Midland Hotel and Winter Gardens on land once occupied by the Bubbles leisure complex. Plans include dramatic shell-shaped domes to house exhibitions, educational and research resources, cafes and visitor attractions, along with outdoor areas for events such as music gigs.Excitement was sparked last week when construction crews were seen in the town. The workers set up on land near the Winter Gardens and lido to gather soil samples for analysis.
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