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- Initial plans for the Arena Central scheme, first put forward in 1998 did not include any buildings over 20 floors, but after intervention by the local council, a 50 storey tower was incorporated into the scheme as it was considered one of the most visible and prominent locations int he city Centre.
- Planning permission was granted by the Deputy Prime Minister in 2000 for a 50-storey tower with spire rising to a height of 245m making it then the tallest building in the country and one of the tallest towers in Europe.
- However, the scheme later hit a number of set backs after 11th sept 2001 when fears of the tower being a terrorist target were raised and part owners Hampton Trust pulled out of the project.
- In 2003, new partners in the form of Bridgewater Capital's Andy Ruhan were found and papers were signed in 2004.
- A new masterplan is now being drawn up and Australian developers Multiplex have come on board to help design a "landmark high-rise structure" for the site.
- In Dec 2004, planning permission which would have ran out for the 245m tower in Feb 2005 was extended to Dec 2010
- The new Masterplan for the site is expected to be unveiled anytime soon with construction starting late 2005/early 2006
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28-02-2003 > Hampton Sell Arena Central  Companies
If your company has been involved with the Design/Build, Supply or Maintenance of this building please submit your details. - Architect
- HOK International
- Developer
- Miller Group
- Other
- Andy Ruhan, Bridgewater Capital
- Quantity Surveyor
- AYH
- Structural Engineer
- Arup Group
 Reference Data
- Reference No.
- 117
- First Uploaded
- 19-02-2006
- Last Editorial Date
- 13-05-2012
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- Address
- Broad Street, Birmingham City Centre, Birmingham. B1
- Council
- Birmingham City Council
- County
- West Midlands
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- United Kingdom
View in Google Maps - Status
- Cancelled
- Proposal date
- 2002
- Completion date
- 2009
- Pinnacle Height (AGL)
- 245.00
- Roof Height (AGL)
- 187.00
- Total Floors (O.G)
- 50
- Plant Floors
- 2
 Market Data
- Primary Use
- Residential
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