Barnsley Town Centre Announced as Second-Day Start of Tour de Yorkshire
Date
February 9, 2018
IBI-designed Barnsley Town Centre has been announced as the race start for the second day of the Tour de Yorkshire.
On May 4th, all eyes will be on the vibrant market town as the cyclists take to the streets. The flagship event will draw cycling fans from the local community and across the country to enjoy this high-profile sporting event.
“It is fantastic that the ongoing regeneration of Barnsley will be experienced by so many visitors,” said Studio Director, Seamus Lennon said. “IBI Group is proud to have such a key role in the design and delivery of The Glass Works town centre retail development and the NHS Yorkshire Blood Centre at Capitol Park. We are looking forward to enjoying the famous Barnsley hospitality with friends and colleagues from both projects.”
The Tour de Yorkshire will take place from May 3rd to 6th in heritage sites across the county. To find out more about the Better Barnsley regeneration scheme, visit: www.barnsley.gov.uk/services/better-barnsley/
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