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Chester Zoo Diamond Quarter
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth recently opened the Diamond Jubilee Quarter of Chester Zoo during her national tour to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of her reign. Britain’s leading zoological gardens now has a contemporary entrance and retail area complete with a ‘free zone’ for an early opportunity to view the zoo’s elephants.
Other Retail and Commercial Projects
- Auckland Tower - part of The Auckland Project, Bishop Auckland
- Vertu Motors - Jaguar Landrover, Leeds
- Bettys, Ilkley
- Grain Store, Gatwick International Airport
- Chester Zoo Islands Project
- Honeywood Retail Park, Dover
- Mid Sussex Retail Park, Burgess Hill
- DFS, Westwood Cross, Thanet
- Redevelopment of Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Chester Zoo Diamond Quarter
- Delaware North Companies
- SSP UK
- Capital Shopping Centres
- Simons Developments
- Riverside Place, Kendal
- Location 3 Properties
Thornton-Firkin were appointed as Cost Managers on this fast track Design and Build Project with the appointment of the successful contractor, following a competitive tender process, being achieved four weeks after our own appointment. This £1.5m contract was delivered to budget and programme in time for the Easter holidays 20 weeks later.
The project has revolutionised the welcome the zoo is able to offer and we were proud to have played our part in this exciting addition to this world renowned local attraction.