A CHANCE to see the future is on offer this week, as a new Reading town centre development is offering preview tours.
Station Hill is taking part in this year’s Open Doors Construction event, and will be letting people have a look around One Station Hill on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17.
Visitors can go behind the hoardings to see what will be the tallest building in Reading when completed, and create a new gateway from the station to the town centre with more than two acres of new public realm.
It is a 2.5 million sq ft mixed-use development and due to open next year.
As well as seeing the building in progress, visitors can learn more about the scheme from representatives of Sir Robert McAlpine, and find out more about careers in construction.
Helen Denham, sustainability manager, at Sir Robert McAlpine, said: “We are delighted to be involved in Open Doors once again.
“We are particularly excited to showcase the hard work that goes into buildings and share the many facets of construction with the local community in Reading.”
And Suzannah Nichol, Build UK Chief Executive, is looking forward to showcasing the development to students who are considering their future career.
“Many young people don’t know what they want to do when they leave school,” she said. “We have a fantastic opportunity to capture their imagination and show them just what they can achieve whether they are considering college, a traineeship, an apprenticeship, or university.”
Places are limited, and should be booked in advance at: www.opendoors.construction
