Work has finally begun on a long-awaited entertainment arena in Bristol, which is expected to open in early 2027.
The YTL Arena Bristol is a projected 19,000-capacity indoor arena that will be built atop the old Filton Airfield’s Brabazon Hangers. The arena was supposed to be built near to Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station in Bristol, England (UK), with a completion date of 2020.
According to ‘YTL Arena Bristol,’ the initial part of the project began with the site’s decontamination by Omega Environmental Services. This will be followed by the destruction of non-essential structures before beginning the main construction phase.
Omega Environmental Services Limited, situated in Shillington (UK), has established itself as the United Kingdom’s premier asbestos removal and cleanup firm.The company’s concept was, and continues to be, one of unequaled service quality and client pleasure.
YTL Construction UK, a new firm within the international YTL Group, will be in charge of renovating the historic Brabazon Hangars into Bristol and the South West’s top concert venue, as well as the UK’s fourth biggest indoor arena. With more than 60 years of expertise executing difficult and creative projects in a variety of industries, including rail, infrastructure, performing arts centers, and iconic high-rise complexes, the new firm will expand on the success of the Malaysia-based group model.
Andrew Billingham, CEO of YTL Arena Bristol, stated, “We are pleased with the progress and are moving forward, albeit at a slower pace than originally planned.”
The Hangars are being handed over to Omega, which is a significant milestone. We faced obstacles front on, making critical decisions to hasten the opening while ensuring we offer one of Europe’s best arenas. We expect that once the major construction begins, the build program will last two and a half years. It is well established that construction businesses are experiencing problems, and given the YTL Group’s international experience in building and project management, it is a logical move for us to supervise the entire process from start to finish.”
The YTL Arena’s ambition goes well beyond a construction project. It represents a cultural and economic change for Bristol and the surrounding region. With a dedication to quality, diversity, and worldwide recognition, this business aims to make Bristol a well-known destination for live music and entertainment on the global scale.
According to bristol247.com, the 19,000-capacity arena will accommodate entertainment events, exhibition space, and conferencing facilities, as well as food and drink options for music attendees.
When completed, it will be the sole indoor arena in the South West and the fourth-largest facility in the UK.
The arena will be entirely electric, making it one of the first arenas in the United Kingdom to run without using fossil fuels.
The venue’s owners claim that the arena would create 500 jobs, increase overnight stays in Bristol by more than 300,000, and enhance the region’s tourism sector by £60 millioneach year.
The arena is part of the bigger proposal for the Filton Airfield. The historic site was originally home to Hurricane aircraft during WWII, as well as the birthplace of the Concorde and supersonic flight.
The airfield’s 380 acres will be home to hundreds of new residences, stores, and companies, as well as a new train station linking Brabazon to Bristol Temple Meads (the oldest and largest railway station in Bristol, England).
