Property developer Bricks Group has awarded a £70m contract to GRAHAM for the two-stage design and build of the Bendigo Building project in Nottingham.

The development, which will be operated by Bricks’ management platform 'true student,' will become ‘True Nottingham’, a 661-bed development offering a variety of living options including studios and four, five and six en-suite bedroom apartments.

Ronan Hughes, Regional Director at GRAHAM, said: “We are delighted to be continuing our relationship with Bricks Group to deliver this development that represents a significant investment in student accommodation, contributing to the growth and vibrancy of Nottingham. We have similar experience in delivering major projects in the city and look forward to transforming an unused space into a thriving new community for Nottingham’s student population.” 

Amenities on site will include the festival zone, multi-media/games lounge, state-of-the-art gym with personal trainers plus fully landscaped garden with outdoor seating areas, car parking and cycle storage. Two ground-floor commercial units will provide additional amenities for the benefit of both students and the wider community. 

Ben Morley, ‘true student’ Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to be extending our multi award-winning true student brand to Nottingham.’

Originally built in the late 1960s, the Bendigo Building served as a Royal Mail Sorting office. After nearly two decades of vacancy, the redevelopment will bring high-end accommodation to students, offering great connectivity to Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham train station and high street - all less than half a mile away.