The construction phase of the development will be done within days after arround two years of workplaceholder image
The construction phase of the development will be done within days after arround two years of work

11 impressive pictures show Preston's new cinema and restaurant complex is almost complete

By Paul Faulkner

Local Democracy Reporter

Published 24th Oct 2024, 04:04 GMT

Preston’s long-awaited new cinema, leisure and restaurant development reaches a major milestone next week.

The "Animate” complex will officially be handed over from the builders to Preston City Council.

It marks the moment that construction work will come to an end – and our cameras have captured what the site looks like just days beforehand.

Attention will turn to the interior next week.

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Attention will turn to the interior next week. Photo: Neil Cross

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The city council has released money to ensure the area surrounding the complex looks good in the run-up to the building opening

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The city council has released money to ensure the area surrounding the complex looks good in the run-up to the building opening Photo: Neil Cross

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The cost of securing the site will fall to Preston City Council from next week

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The cost of securing the site will fall to Preston City Council from next week Photo: Neil Cross

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The finishing touches being put to the new building

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The finishing touches being put to the new building Photo: Neil Cross

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