A drone video has captured the £5m transformation of Kings Square in action, with a film of the site showing the progress made by local building firm E G Carter.

The video was commissioned by the Gloucester based firm which was appointed by Gloucester City Council in autumn 2020 to take forward the plan to totally transform the city centre square.

Features in the new square will include sweeping granite seating areas, which can already be seen taking shape in the video, alongside fountains, trees, and atmospheric coloured lighting. The design concept takes inspiration from the Severn Bore – a spectacular tidal surge that occurs along the River Severn.

The vision is to transform Kings Square into an inspiring and enjoyable destination for city residents and visitors which can be used for events and entertainment, as well as for outdoor dining, and markets. 

It is intended that a full programme of events and activities will be planned for the square to attract visitors throughout the year.

Kings Square forms the centrepiece of a wider £85million scheme by the council, working in partnership with developer Reef Group, to regenerate the Kings Quarter area to create The Forum – a new social and digital campus for the South West, designed to act as a catalyst for the emerging digital and cyber sector. Work to construct Phase One of The Forum is currently on site.

Completion of the Kings Square project is expected in late 2021. Watch the video here: https://egcarter.co.uk/news/kings-square-drone-footage-construction-progress.