GRAHAM Leads Topping-Out Ceremony for Bendigo Building, Ushering in New Era for Student Living in Nottingham

GRAHAM Leads Topping-Out Ceremony for Bendigo Building, Ushering in New Era for Student Living in Nottingham

(IN BRIEF) The Bendigo Building in Nottingham has topped out, marking a major milestone in the development of a new purpose-built student accommodation project. The £70 million ‘true Nottingham’ development, set to become a prominent part of the city’s Creative Quarter, will provide 661 high-quality bedrooms and a range of student-focused amenities. The project has already contributed significant social and economic value, with £6 million in social return on investment and £8 million spent on the local supply chain. True student’s innovative design aims to offer a unique, experience-led living environment for students in Nottingham.

(PRESS RELEASE) HILLSBOROUGH, 25-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bendigo Building in Nottingham has reached an exciting milestone, as it has officially topped out, signaling a key moment in the completion of the purpose-built student accommodation project. To commemorate this achievement, a celebratory event gathered the main project partners, marking not just the progress of construction but the beginning of a new chapter for students in the city. Located at the corner of Bath Street and Brook Street, the Bendigo Building will soon become a prominent feature in Nottingham’s Creative Quarter, contributing significantly to the area’s skyline.

The £70 million development, dubbed ‘true Nottingham,’ is being developed by Bricks Group and will be operated under its subsidiary, the experience-led brand ‘true student.’ Once complete, the 13-storey building will offer 661 high-quality bedrooms, including 417 studios, 208 cluster apartments, and 36 accessible rooms. The design incorporates a variety of student-focused spaces designed to support an active and socially enriching lifestyle. These will include a state-of-the-art gym, meeting rooms, a festival zone, landscaped gardens, and secure facilities for car parking and bicycle storage, all aimed at enhancing the student experience.

In addition to transforming the living environment for students, the project has already delivered significant social value, with an estimated £6 million return on investment. Its impact extends beyond just the construction site, as it has created career opportunities in the local area, provided vital emergency resources through a bleed control cabinet installation, and supported the regional economy with an £8 million contribution to the local supply chain.

Ronan Hughes, Regional Director at GRAHAM, emphasized the importance of the topping-out ceremony. “This marks not just a physical construction milestone but a step forward for student living in Nottingham,” he said. “It’s a moment to celebrate the collaborative effort that has brought this vision closer to reality.”

Ben Morley, Managing Director at true student, expressed his enthusiasm about the project’s future in the city. “Nottingham is a city with a rich history of innovation, and we’re excited to introduce the next-generation true student experience to such an inspiring place. Our new development offers a blend of modern living, purposeful amenities, and dedicated service that will create lasting value for our students, partners, and the community,” he stated.

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