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Completion date for Huddersfield's George Hotel regeneration delayed to 2028
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The regeneration of Huddersfield's historic Grade II* listed George Hotel into Yorkshire's first Radisson RED has been delayed until summer 2028. Unforeseen issues, including structural problems and asbestos in the basement, have pushed back the completion date and caused the project costs to rise from £20m to £30m.
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- The completion date for the George Hotel revamp in Huddersfield has been delayed to summer 2028.
- The historic building is being transformed into a 108-room hotel featuring a bar, restaurant and gym.
- Unforeseen challenges, such as structural problems and the discovery of asbestos, caused project costs to increase from £20m to £30m.
- The George Hotel, famous for being the birthplace of rugby league, has remained empty since 2013 and was acquired by Kirklees Council in 2020.