Nearly 300 jobs could be up for grabs after plans for a new leisure hub at an Aberdeen shopping venue were approved.
Aberdeen City Council granted planning permission for the multi-million pound facility at the city’s Bon Accord & St Nicholas shopping centres which is set to include seven restaurants, a 28,000 sq ft cinema with seven screens and a seating capacity of 800.
The plans could see 300 new jobs in the city
Craig Stevenson, Bon Accord & St Nicholas centre manager, said: “We work hard to ensure we are at the forefront of the retail sector and this project will help us to lead the way with a fresh focus on leisure.
“Our intention is to bring a new, vibrant and high end cinema and restaurant experience to Aberdeen.
The plans could see 300 new jobs in the city
“There is a tremendous amount of positive work being done in the centre of the city, with a number of landmark developments neighbouring Bon Accord & St Nicholas.
“We are proud to be playing our part in that by investing in our vision for the centres.”
The plans could see 300 new jobs in the city
Shoppers will enter the hub from Upperkirkgate at Drum’s Lane, leading to an external courtyard where the new entertainment amenities will be.
The plans could see 300 new jobs in the city
Pictures show plans for expansion to Aberdeen shopping centres
