Conygar, the developer behind the 拢1.4bn Island Quarter in Nottingham, has appointed Bowmer & Kirkland as contractor for the student accommodation phase.
Designed by Day Architectural, the 12-storey student accommodation block will have 693 beds across a range of room types. It is expected to open in September 2024.
Conygar property director Christopher Ware said: 鈥淲ork is well under way on the new student blocks and large cranes are in the sky.聽 We are pleased to be partnering with such a well-regarded company as Bowmer & Kirkland to deliver our vision.
鈥淭he new space will support Nottingham鈥檚 reputation as a leading university city and will provide another choice for city centre living for students, which will benefit future generations attending the universities for decades to come.鈥
Bowmer & Kirkland regional director Christian Parnell said: 鈥淚t is fantastic to see our team start work on this exciting phase of The Island Quarter, in the heart of Nottingham. It is a city with which we have a long association, and our entire team is looking forward to being a part of the project and bringing the plans to fruition.鈥
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