Work starts on Lancaster’s latest student development by the River Lune

Work has started on a new student development in Lancaster’s St George’s Quay following the demolition of the former mill.

A new three block, 419-bed student village is now being constructed on the site.

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Construction has started on the former Luneside Works site.

London based developers U&I Plc and Development Securities Plc, are delivering the site as a partnership called Luneside East Ltd.

Lancaster City Council says this is part of The Luneside East Regeneration Project, which will create a new quarter of the city with a mix of housing, commercial space, high quality open spaces and walking and cycling routes.

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An artist impression of the new development

Much of the land along the river Lune in St George’s Quay has already been developed for housing.

The former mill, St George’s Works, {https://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/former-lancaster-mill-to-be-demolished-on-bonfire-night-1-9418831 was demolished on November 5 2018.}

U&I Plc has been contacted for comment.

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