Cardiff arena scheme granted final go-ahead

Plans for Cardiff’s long-awaited indoor arena have taken a key step forward as Cardiff Council and the Live Nation and Robertson Property consortium announced financial close on the project.

The 16,500-capacity arena, which is slated to open in 2028, will create more than 1,000 jobs and is expected to attract more than one million visitors to the area annually, providing a significant economic boost.

It will also support the Welsh capital’s cultural and creative sector, helping cement Cardiff’s reputation as a “premier destination” on the international touring map. McLaren Construction has been confirmed as contractor for the venue.

“The new arena in Cardiff is a landmark project for us, delivering on Live Nation’s goal to develop venues in areas where there is clear consumer…

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