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\"THE<\/strong>Space Studios Manchester today announces a \u00a314\u00a0million investment package from Manchester City Council to enable the expansion plans for the site\u00a0in West Gorton, Manchester to go ahead. Subject to planning, this will see the production hub double in size by 2017.\u00a0The announcement comes as Space Studios Manchester\u00a0completes its first full trading year, having seen the complex used by all UK major broadcasters and international film companies.<\/p>\n

Proposals for the expansion include the construction of nearly 90,000 sq ft of new buildings for production and related support activities including a 30,000 sq ft stage, more than 6,000 sq ft of offices and green rooms, 10,000 sq ft for set construction workshops and a further 40,000 sq ft of business units for the TV production supply chain across the 6.8 hectare (17 acre) site.<\/p>\n

The expansion of Space Studios Manchester will satisfy the nationally recognised demand for TV and film production stages as well as support space for the supply chain businesses, which will help grow the sector and further develop its already prominent position within the UK for media production.<\/p>\n

\"THESusan Woodward<\/strong>, Founder of Space Studios Manchester, said: \u201cDemand for production space is growing rapidly. Building Phase 2 will help satisfy current and future demand and importantly allow us to accommodate essential supply chain businesses in a production hub which will develop local job opportunities and drive further growth in the sector.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Sir Richard Leese<\/strong>, Leader of Manchester City Council said: \u201cThe delivery of this next phase will ensure that Manchester and Space Studios Manchester stay ahead of the curve against competing facilities, which will enable us to capture future opportunities to locate TV and drama productions in greater Manchester. This will help create a further 275 jobs and boost the local economy by nearly \u00a310million.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Space Studios Manchester opened in October 2014 and was funded from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Homes & Communities Agency (HCA) and Manchester City Council.<\/p>\n

\"THEIn its first year it has attracted all major UK producers. Clients<\/a><\/strong> include BBC, Sky, Channel 4, Sony Big Talk and Tiger Aspect. The first year saw on-site production activity supporting approximately 250 jobs with an associated GVA (Gross Value Added) benefit to the local economy of \u00a39m<\/a><\/strong>. The production stages have accommodated some of TV\u2019s most popular dramas and comedies including ITV\u2019s \u2018Cradle to Grave\u2019<\/a><\/strong>, BBC Two\u2019s highest rating drama origination of the year, \u2018Boy Meets Girl\u2019<\/a><\/strong>, a fifth series of \u2018Mount Pleasant\u2019<\/a><\/strong>, and Paul Abbott\u2019s hit \u2018No Offence\u2019 for Channel 4 as well as CBBC\u2019s \u2018World\u2019s End\u2019. Space Studios Manchester has also become the new home of the BBC\u2019s enduringly popular \u2018Dragons\u2019 Den\u2019.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

It has also hosted \u2018Houdini and Doyle\u2019<\/a><\/strong>, the upcoming American-British-Canadian drama television series based on the friendship between Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle. A 10-episode first session has been ordered by Fox in the United States, ITV in the UK and Shaw Media in Canada.<\/p>\n

Manchester-based architects PRP<\/a><\/strong>, who designed The Sharp Project and Space Studios Manchester, has been appointed as architects on this new scheme.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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