Waterfront development to transform Banbury

Working on behalf of McLaren Construction, BHC is currently erecting 2,300t of structural steelwork for the Castle Quay Waterfront shopping centre expansion in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Once complete, the development will feature restaurants, a ten-screen cinema, a Premier Inn hotel and a Lidl superstore as well as a 438-space two-level car park.

The project’s design takes advantage of the waterfront location, with a raised and colonnade-covered restaurant terrace overlooking the canal.

According to Cherwell District Council, the new leisure scheme will greatly enhance the canal side, making it an attractive destination for local residents and visitors.

Cllr Tony Ilott, Lead Member for Finance at Cherwell District Council, said: “Over the past few months, the residents of Banbury will have noticed a number of significant changes to Castle Quay Waterfront and recently the hotel reached its tallest point, which brings us another step closer to making ambitious plans for the town centre a reality.

“This development will deliver something new to the town and bring a range of exciting new offerings for the local community and visitors. We are delighted to have reached this construction milestone and look forward to seeing ongoing progress as we move closer towards the completion of this transformational project.”