Eden Project Morecambe set to open by winter 2028

The Eden Project Morecambe is set to open in 2028, it has been revealed.

John Pye, the new project director for the eco-visitor attraction set for Morecambe promenade, said the aim is to open towards the end of that year.

He said by next summer a main contractor is expected to be appointed and the main construction set to start.

The news comes after new images were released showing what the shell-inspired structure - the sister site to the original Eden Project in Cornwall - might look like.

Described as a "global garden", the attraction will feature three large shell-shaped pavilions overlooking Morecambe Bay, "inspired by the natural geometries, beauty and efficiency of seashells".

The former head of estates in the north for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gave the updates at the latest Eden Project Morecambe community conversation at Morecambe Football Club, the Local Democracy Reporting Service said.

He said by this summer the concept design stage should be finished and a start made on detailed designs for the attraction on the former Bubbles leisure complex land.

Site investigations are expected this autumn, with some planning amendments this winter.

But early on-site activity could start soon.

By summer 2026 the main contractor will be appointment and the start of main construction work.

Mr Pye said the new building's "shell" should be up by mid-2027 and major building work done by winter 2027.

The internal fit-out will be done through 2028.

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