Topping Out HMRC In Nottingham

Insider Media reports that a major milestone has been reached at HMRC's new regional centre in Nottingham.

A topping out ceremony has been staged at the ten-storey Unity Square which is due to open in late 2021.

It should be noted that the original target was for it to open in the summer.

The HMRC hub was forward funded by LGIM Real Assets and the will eventually house up to 4,000 HMRC employees.

Representatives from HMRC and the site’s developers Sladen Estates and Peveril Securities attended the topping out event.

Nicole Newbury, HMRC director and senior sponsor for the Nottingham Regional Centre, East Midlands Region, said:

"We can’t wait to move into our new regional centre. The new building is so much more than just bricks and mortar, it represents an exciting opportunity for us to utilise new technology and develop collaborative, new ways of working.

HMRC colleagues are watching with interest as the build progresses, so it was great to attend the topping out ceremony to see the construction process first-hand - as well as being able to catch a glimpse of the incredible views across the city from the tenth floor."

Derek Gilby, senior fund manager at LGIM Real Assets, said:

"Unity Square is one of ten regional hubs Legal & General has invested in to support the government’s efforts to modernise the civil service and save taxpayers’ money. Its investment in the programme crossed the £1.5bn mark last year.

This scheme in Nottingham is particularly ground breaking not only because of its size and central location, but for its potential to transform the city centre, driving regional economic growth and supporting job creation."

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