Hamilton Town Square will be the venue for a new £25 million leisure development which is expected to create 360 jobs in the town.

Part of the Hamilton Ahead Initiative, the new scheme is being promoted by Lynnet Leisure and includes:

phase one: a partnership with Dawn Developments to develop a seven screen multiplex cinema plus 35,000 sq ft of retail space and a 1,650 sq ft restaurant facing on to the square;

phase two: a 100-bedroom four star hotel complex operated by Howard Johnson, plus a 300 seater multi-function suite/conference centre integrated into the existing Palace Nightclub site;

phase three: new facilities behind the listed facade of the derelict Vogue Cinema/Bingo Hall incorporating a nightclub, cafe/bars, restaurants, shops and courtyard.

Work is expected to begin on phase one (the cinema development) in June this year for completion in Spring 2002. It is hoped the remainder of the project will be complete for Autumn 2002.

Councillor Eddie McAvoy, leader of South Lanarkshire Council, said: “The Council is very pleased with this new proposal. Heads of Terms have been agreed and we expect to sign the Development Agreement by the end of this month.

“This development will be a real boost to the South Lanarkshire economy in terms of bringing new jobs and opportunities to the area. We will also benefit from have superb new leisure and business facilities in the town.”

Business South Lanarkshire - Spring 2001

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