Birminghams is Arena Central but, is currently being redesigned. At the moment we havent got a clue on what its going to be, but this is the what the approved one looks like.
Height: 187m
Spire: 245m
* 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 visable and prominant locations int he City Centre.
* Planning permission was granted by the deputy primister 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 Bridgewaters Capitals Andy Ruhan were found and papers were signed in 2004.
* A new masterplan is now being drawn up and Australian developers Multiplex have come onboard to help design a "landmark highrise 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 unveilled anytime soon with construction starting late 2005/early 2006
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