An £8m racecourse redevelopment that’s taken Elvington-based Lindum York nine months to deliver will be showcased on an international stage today.
It forms the backdrop for the 2024 Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York, and includes the Roberto Bar, refurbishment of the historic 1913 Bustardthorpe Stand, including a new ground floor extension, and a new 900 square metre Churchill Tyres Lawn and ETFE Canopy
Lindum commissioned York Handmade Bricks to make 70,000 bricks, named the Ebor Range, for use in the construction.
Lindum York MD James Nellist said: “We are really looking forward to seeing the Southern End fully in use for the first time. The Ebor festival is a highlight in York’s calendar, and I can’t think of a better event through which to showcase this major investment by the racecourse team.
“As a local contractor, being able to play a part in maintaining and improving York Racecourse is important to us. It contributes millions of pounds to the city’s economy every year, supporting thousands of jobs and helping to maintain the livelihoods of people in our community. During this latest project, 75 per cent of our contract spend was with subcontractors and suppliers within a few miles of site.
“Over the last eight years, we have developed a great working relationship with William Derby and his team and we’ve been able to support this project with practical advice and solutions from its inception, through to its design, specification and construction.
