Universal has revealed the first contractors and consultants appointed to help deliver its upcoming UK theme park and resort in Bedfordshire.
Scheduled to open in 2031, Universal United Kingdom Resort will include a theme park with several immersive lands, a 500-room hotel, and a retail, dining, and entertainment complex.
In an update shared on the Universal UK project page, Universal Destinations & Experiences said enabling works are underway.
Universal UK to open in 2031
Bovis, Galliford Try, Buro Happold, Gensler Europe, Sir Robert McAlpine and Mott MacDonald are among 23 companies appointed to support delivery of the UK resort.
Also named in the update are Wates, Winvic, Mace Consult, Arcadis, Blumano, Oxford Archaeology, Brindle & Green, and AtkinsRéalis.
The full list is as follows:
- Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd
- AtkinsRéalis UK Ltd
- Blumano Ltd
- Bovis Construction (Europe) Ltd
- Brindle & Green Ltd
- Buro Happold Ltd
- Galliford Try Construction Ltd
- Gensler Europe Ltd
- Gillespies LLP
- Gleeds LLP
- Mace Consult Ltd
- Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd
- Mott MacDonald Ltd
- Ove Arup & Partners Ltd
- Oxford Archaeology Ltd
- Pinsent Masons LLP
- P.J. Carey Contractors Ltd
- Rider Levett Bucknall UK Ltd
- Ridge and Partners LLP
- Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd
- Wates Construction Ltd
- Wilson James Ltd
- Winvic Construction Ltd
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Universal said opportunities for regional and UK businesses will continue to grow, with the project expected to create 28,000 jobs between construction and employment, and generate £50 billion of economic benefit.
Comcast NBCUniversal is investing more than £5bn in the resort, with an additional £1bn over its first 10 years of operation.
The development will be supported by £1.3bn in government funding for local infrastructure and transport improvements.
Late last month, the UK government met with regional leaders to discuss how they can work together to maximise the benefits of the new Universal resort.
