‘Golden Bolt’ for the Bluewater Events Venue
Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination, situated near Dartford, marked a major phase in the construction of the £60 million, 5,200m2, Bluewater Events Venue, with a *’Golden Bolt’ ceremony on the recently (2nd August 2010).
Once complete, the venue will be one of the UK’s focal point for retail and leisure led events, shows and exhibitions which will complement Bluewater’s retail offer whilst meeting the continued demand for specialist consumer events in a modern environment.
Andrew Parkinson, General Manager of Bluewater, was joined by the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Patrick Coleman and the newly appointed Venue Director for the Events Venue, Rebecca Cardozo to celebrate this key stage of construction.
* The ‘Golden Bolt’ was specially created and placed in one of the first section’s of the Events Venue steel structure, where it will be permanently cited to mark the occasion.
Andrew Parkinson, Bluewater’s General Manager, said: “We are very proud to see the Bluewater Events Venue beginning to take shape. A fully integrated events venue remains true to Bluewater’s philosophy of enhancing our guest’s experience through the constant evolution of the retail mix and the addition of complementary uses.
The Major of Dartford, Councillor Pat Coleman added:
“Having been briefed about the concept of the Events Venue at the ‘Golden Bolt’ ceremony, I look forward with excitement to its completion next year. The ‘Venue’ will add further to shoppers enjoyment of a great day out at Bluewater.”
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Please visit www.bluewater.co.uk for further information about the new Bluewater Events Venue.
Notes to Editors:
About the Bluewater Events Venue
The 5,200m2 Events Venue at Bluewater is an exciting and innovative purpose-built development. The Bluewater Events Venue is complemented by a 3,000m2 central plaza, 12 restaurants totalling 4,000m2, including five new units, and the existing 12-screen cinema.
Directly accessed off Thames Walk through the existing Water Circus, the development also includes the reconfiguration of existing areas to enhance the casual dining and public space.
It is being developed and managed by Lend Lease, the UK’s only truly integrated property company, on behalf of Bluewater’s owners.
Conceived as a significant enhancement to the brand, the highly flexible events space reaffirms Bluewater’s position as the industry’s frame of reference and is the next stage in its evolution.
It is a unique addition to Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination and will provide new and existing guests with additional reasons to visit by extending the Bluewater ‘day-out’ experience.
As a focal point for leisure and entertainment in the UK, it also creates exciting new opportunities for brands to interact with Bluewater’s 28 million annual visitors in a dynamic and interactive environment.
