NIA Redevelopment Update August 2014

August 15, 2014

NIA Redevelopment Update August 2014

There has been significant progress on the redevelopment of the National Indoor Arena since my last update in May, http://birminghamcentral.blogspot.com/2014/05/nia-redevelopment-update-may-2014.html, with physical works alongside interest in the arena from potential buyers following Birmingham City Council's plan to sell the NEC group of which it is part, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-28114141

The council is being careful to sell only leases on the NEC – and the ICC and National Indoor Arena in Birmingham city centre – and will retain ownership of the land. This could be particularly important in the case of the National Exhibition Centre and adjoining land which is expected to soar in value once an HS2 interchange station is built nearby.http://www.thechamberlainfiles.com/summer-report-birminghams-crown-jewels/

There are only a few months until the refurbishment will be complete in December 2014. September 2014 sees venue reopen and the handover of a number of areas as work ahead of December.

Arena level

Finishes to new ramp completed

New 'D' structure completed and handed over Sept 2014

Finishes to new staircase and boardwalk completed

Fitout of new arena areas completed

Fit out of new retail units in progress

New female toilets handed over Sept 2014

Fit outs of units 3-5 in progress

Concourse level

Fit out works completed

New Food & Beverage outlets completed

New 'D' structure completed and handed over Sept 2014

Main concourse circulation areas completed

Unit 5 fit out works in progress

Level 03 Mezzanine

Fit out works completed and handed over Sept 2014

Level 04 Mezzanine

Fit out works completed and handed over Sept 2014

http://future.thenia.co.uk/faq/builddetail-2014-summer/