Proposals for a new green space to the city's southside with views of Nottingham Castle have progressed after two local companies were appointed to carry out the works.
Dramatic changes have been made in recent weeks to the city's road network to allow for the southern gateway to be pedestrianised.
The new public realm will create a vibrant, tree-lined pedestrian zone in Collin Street and space for visitors to sit and relax.
Thomas Bow has been commissioned by Nottingham City Council to carry out works.
Meanwhile, fellow Nottingham-based firm McCann will supply, install and connect new lighting along Collin Street and north Carrington Street.
McCann’s electrical and technical project manager, Walter Webb, said: “The team at the city council recognise the value in investing in locally sourced labour and talent - and this commitment is apparent with the delivery of Broadmarsh’s public realm.
"Nottingham has been crying out for a full transformation to its south side for many years and we are incredibly excited and grateful to be delivering this project for our home city.
"We’re also delighted to be working for a fellow Nottingham firm in Thomas Bow, who we know and have tremendous respect for within the construction industry. We can’t wait to deliver a quality, city-defining public space for the city council and the people of Nottingham.”
John Allen, major projects director at Thomas Bow, said: “We’re delighted to be starting work on site on a project which we have been working for many months through early contractor involvement to develop the design and deliver value for the client.
"We were thrilled that McCanns were successful on this package and look forward to working with them.
"Through the delivery of this scheme we are also engaging support from other local suppliers, specialist contractors and even Nottingham Trent University to support the development of our programme.”
Works to install all associated lighting and infrastructure start this month.
The project is expected to take 12 months to complete.
The city council bought Thomas Bow City Asphalt last year.
Speaking last month, a city council spokesman said: “Thomas Bow had been providing early advice and input as we formed the public realm scheme and was best placed to deliver the required improvements to join up these elements of the Southside regeneration scheme in a timely way.”
