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Topping out JLP01_11_44925_12
Filename: jlp01_11_44925_12.jpg
Size: 5268 x 5300 (5.4MB)
Date: 8th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
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Topping out JLP01_11_44925_12
NATIONAL INDOOR ARENA, KING EDWARDS ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. Members of the site team raising their hard hats in celebration during the topping out ceremony for the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
The £ 50m Design and Construct contract for the National Indoor Arena (NIA) was awarded to the Laing Midlands Division by Birmingham City Council in January 1989. It was officially opened on 4th October 1991 by athlete Linford Christie. At the time of opening, it was the largest indoor arena in the UK and had capacity for approximately 12, 000 spectators. The arena has been renamed multiple times throughout its history. Originally the National Indoor Arena (October 1991 to December 2014), it later became known as The Barclaycard Arena (December 2014 to August 2017), Arena Birmingham (September 2017 to April 2020), and Utilita Arena Birmingham (April 2020 to present)
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1990s Ceremony Construction People Sports Centre Team
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a historic moment during the topping out ceremony for the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham. Members of the site team are seen raising their hard hats in jubilant celebration, symbolizing the culmination of their hard work and dedication. The National Indoor Arena, constructed under a £50 million Design and Construct contract awarded to Laing Midlands Division by Birmingham City Council in 1989, was officially opened on October 4th, 1991. The arena boasted an impressive capacity for approximately 12,000 spectators at that time, making it the largest indoor arena in the UK. Over its illustrious history, this iconic venue has undergone several name changes. Originally known as the National Indoor Arena from October 1991 to December 2014, it later became The Barclaycard Arena from December 2014 to August 2017 before being renamed Arena Birmingham from September 2017 to April 2020. Currently known as Utilita Arena Birmingham since April 2020. This photograph not only showcases a significant milestone in construction but also highlights the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie among those involved in bringing this architectural marvel to life. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and serves as a reminder of how such monumental structures can shape communities and leave lasting legacies.
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