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Jurassica dinosaur park moves forward with £80m plans following death of project's founder
by Tom Anstey | 05 Jul 2016
Following the sudden death of its founder earlier in the year, plans are moving forward to create an £80m (US$105m, €94.2m) dinosaur attraction inside a former quarry in Dorset, UK. Dubbed Jurassica, the project suffered a major blow when CEO Michael Hanlon died from a heart attack in February, aged just 51. The project’s board however, which has the backing of the likes of businessman Sir Tim Smit and naturalist
Dorset's £80m Jurassica attraction 'worth £20m' to local economy annually
by Tom Anstey | 22 Jan 2015
The £80m (US$121m, €104.4m) Jurassica dinosaur attraction proposed inside a limestone quarry in Dorset, UK, could generate £20m (US$30.3m, €26.1m) for the local economy every year, according to the charity behind the planned attraction. If the plans go ahead, the attraction is estimated to bring in 960,000 visitors annually. The subterranean geological park – backed and supported by Sir David Attenborough, the Eden Project's Sir Tim Smit and science writer
Firmdale Hotels unveils new-look Dorset Square Hotel in London
by Pete Hayman | 21 Jun 2012
Firmdale Hotels has announced the launch of the new-look Dorset Square Hotel in central London, following the completion of an extensive refurbishment programme. Husband and wife team Kit and Tim Kemp originally purchased the boutique hotel during the 1980s and have now reacquired it for the Firmdale portfolio, 10 years after it was sold. Kit Kemp has overseen the interior design of the renovated property, with the English country style
Spring 2012 launch for £8m Dorset centre
by Pete Hayman | 11 Jul 2011
A new £8m leisure complex under construction in Dorchester, Dorset, remains on course to open in spring 2012, with the structure of the building now reaching its full height. The Leadbitter Group commenced work on the Dyer-designed Dorchester Sports Centre in November 2010, with facilities to include a six-lane swimming pool and a 60-station gym. A dance studio and a changing village also form part of the complex, which is
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