£41m York Barbican job up for grabs


At least two contractors will share the spoils of a £41m scheme to redevelop the Barbican site
in York.
It is understood that Barbican Venture, the special-purpose company of local entrepreneurs promoting the scheme, is eyeing several firms as the project's potential contractors. One firm is likely to tackle the leisure elements and one the housing - others may also get a share.
An industry insider said: "I would be very surprised if local firm Shepherd didn't figure among the list of possibles."
The development includes leisure facilities, a 125-bedroom hotel, 240 apartments and a car park for 270 vehicles.
The Barbican auditorium would also get a £2.5m facelift under the scheme.
Work on site is expected to start in the summer, with completion scheduled for two years.


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