12th Apr, 2012 - Councillors back plans to demolish the Imax to create an...
Will be ready by summer 2013
View Article1st Apr, 2010 - The tropical gardens option comes out on top.
More than 3,500 people take part in the public consultation
View Article19th Mar, 2010 - A shortlist of seven options to replace Bournemouth's Imax...
They are; a water park, an interactive arts activity centre and museum, tropical gardens, a spa, performing arts space and ampitheatre, a family play park, boutiques and bistros. Members of the public...
View Article6th Feb, 2010 - Protestors call for Imax to be demolished.
The council rules out the public's favourite suggestion of a swimming pool and ice rink as a replacement
View Article1st Feb, 2009 - Only one business remains open in the building.
The Harbour Lights pub remains open- Red Panda and KFC having closed for the winter. A new business, Coyote Ugly, later opens. As the buildings 10th anniversary year closes, councillors demand to know...
View Article19th Dec, 2005 - The Waterfront voted the worst building in England.
In Channel 4 show Demolition
View Article19th Mar, 2005 - Building shuts before Easter.
Despite plans for a revamp the Imax remains closed. Local man Austin Kinley nominates the building for Channel 4 show Demolition.
View Article13th Jan, 2001 - Sheridan fired from project.
Nilgros sacks Sheridan over the delays and looks for another operator. UCI is said to be interested
View Article19th Sep, 1999 - Other attractions in the building open
Cinema now expected to open in January 2000
View Article16th Feb, 1997 - Planners defer decision on new plans.
17 ft taller than the outline application. Council leader Douglas Eyre blasts them for holding up the scheme.
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