BANGOR INTERNATIONAL JANUARY 2013
Foundation stone laid for Bangor’s new arts and innovation centre... The foundation stone for Bangor’s new arts and innovation centre was laid on the 11th January by Leighton Andrews AM in a creative and musical ceremony. The £44m Centre being delivered by Miller Construction will offer state-of-the-art facilities to meet the needs of local communities and businesses. It will host a range of innovative cultural, artistic and community activities designed to promote collaboration, discovery and learning, making a unique contribution to the regeneration of Bangor and to improving skills. It will provide a theatre, studio theatre, cinema, design and innovation studio, teaching and learning facilities and a new Students’ Union as well as associated bar, café and public spaces. Bangor University Vice-Chancellor, Professor John G Hughes said: “This is going to be a focal point for the local community and the University alike – a place to meet, learn and be entertained as well as a home for innovative research, design and learning. It will be a unique place with the potential to transform Bangor.”
L-R: Prof John G Hughes (Vice-Chancellor); Lord Elis-Thomas (Chancellor of Bangor University); Leighton Andrews AM (Minister for Education & Skills, Welsh Government) and Chris Webster (Chief Executive of Miller Construction).
Leighton Andrews said: “I am delighted to play a role in the inauguration of this major new development, and to lay the Foundation Stone of what will undoubtedly become an iconic building.” Pontio’s artistic director Elen ap Robert said at the event:“We want to spark people’s imagination today on the building site by giving a flavour of things to come. Thecentre will be home for all sorts of creativity, from drama and cabaret to aerial theatre and classical concerts. Today’s inspirational musicians will all perform in hard hats and showcase the best of home-grown Welsh and international music.”
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