Plans for the i360 tower have taken a step forward after funding offers to support the construction of the 530ft tower from-
- Brighton and Hove City Council £36.2m from the Governments Public Works Loan Board
- Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership £4m
- Architects David Marks (creator of the London Eye and Brighton i360) and Julia Barfield will invest £6m into the project
The development will create more than 440 permanent jobs and help regenerate Brighton’s seafront.
Council leader Jason Kitcat said: “We are delighted to confirm our funding agreement with the Brighton i360.It will be a spectacular observation attraction and is the cornerstone to funding the regeneration of Brighton’s seafront, expected to draw over 700,000 additional tourists and up to £25m revenue into the local economy annually”
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