Bendigo Building Redevelopment to Bring 661 Beds to Nottingham Students

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Key highlights:

1. GRAHAM has been awarded a £70m contract by Bricks Group to redevelop the Bendigo Building in Nottingham into student housing.

2. The project will create the True Nottingham luxury PBSA scheme, operated by Bricks Group’s management platform, True Student.

3. The development will deliver 661 student beds in the studio and 4-6 bedroom ensuite apartments.

4. Amenities will include a games lounge, gym, outdoor areas, parking and retail units.

5. The redevelopment aims to bring vibrancy to the previously vacant building and provide high-end student accommodation near universities.

News in Detail:

Property developer Bricks Group has chosen construction company GRAHAM for a £70 million project. The task? Transform Nottingham’s unused Bendigo Building into a high-end, custom-made student living space.

Called ‘True Nottingham,’ this project is managed by Bricks Group’s a Student platform. It provides 661 student spaces in studio flats and ensuite rooms for 4, 5, or 6 people.

Like other True Student properties, the luxurious accommodations will boast amazing features: a media game room, a gym with personal trainers, outdoor gardens with seating, parking for 44 cars, 188 spaces for cycle storage, and two ground-floor retail spaces of 2,800 sq ft each.

The original Bendigo Building was a Royal Mail sorting office in the late 60s. It’s been empty for almost 20 years. The plan is to turn the £70 million revamp into student living and uplift the {area overall.

‘True Nottingham‘ enjoys a prime location. It’s close to Nottingham Trent University, the train station and the high street, all under half a mile away. Nottingham has welcomed many local and international students recently.

GRAHAM’s Regional Director, Ronan Hughes, expressed excitement about working with the Bricks Group once more. Their next mission? Major projects in Nottingham. The estimated start date is late 2023, aiming for a 2025 finish.

Overview:

Bricks Group recently gave GRAHAM a £70 million contract. The job? Transforming Nottingham’s empty Bendigo Building into True Nottingham, an elegant student housing scheme with 661 beds. This project includes studio and ensuite apartments with 4-6 bedrooms. Plus, students can enjoy a lounge, gym, and retail shops. The goal? To give the area a fresh energy, meeting the growing need for student living space near universities.