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What does the potential collapse of Nikal mean for the Blackpool Central project?

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Oct 24, 2024
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Blackpool Central is of enormous importance to the town’s plans

Blackpool Council says it remains committed to the Blackpool Central project amid the potential collapse of the developer leading the works.

But warning alarms sounded this week when Nikal - which was hired to oversee the project - filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators.

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