Cubex has appointed Laura Hamer as its development project manager for Finzels Reach in Bristol.
Hamer will help oversee the new quarter being created in Bristol city centre, and work closely with Cubex’s director Gavin Bridge to complete the regeneration of the 4.7 acre site.
Finzels Reach is one of the largest mixed-use developments in the South West and includes 440 apartments, two grade-A office buildings, a 168-bed Premier Inn, due to open in 2017, restaurants and a microbrewery.
One of the office buildings, Bridgewater House, is now home to BDO, Barclays Wealth and EDF and work is underway at Aurora, the only speculative office building under construction in the city.
Hamer’s responsibilities include supervising the completion of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge that will connect Finzels Reach with Castle Park, creating a direct route between Redcliffe, Temple Meads and Cabot Circus.
The installation of the bridge superstructure is due to start next month with the bridge opening in December.
A new ferry stop is also being created to encourage passengers to alight for the short walk to Cabot Circus.
Hamer said: “This is an important city centre site and I’ll be working with Gavin on the next chapter of its development, managing the design and construction teams and supporting him in negotiations with potential occupiers.
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