New public square off Wellington Street
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New public square off Wellington Street
Image: © Andrew Curtis Taken: 17 Aug 2015
The square is to be known as Science Square, part of the development of Science Central, a partnership between Newcastle City Council and Newcastle University, on the 24 acre former Scottish & Newcastle Brewery site. One of the biggest urban regeneration projects of its kind in the UK, Science Central was officially opened on Wednesday 25 February 2015 by Minister for Universities, Science & Cities, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP. There is a photo of another part of the construction here Image The buildings are part of Downing Plaza, student accommodation. Heber Street is just right of centre Image http://www.newcastlesciencecentral.com/resources/Public%20Consultation%20display%20boards%20230812%20Final%20A3%20for%20Web.pdf
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