South West builders Helm Construction have welcomed news that Bristol’s new arena is to be completed and right on budget.

Numerous setbacks had meant that the brand new 12,000 seater arena has been put on hold for 7 months amid concerns over the cost of the project.

Helm’s Finance Director Adam Marks, said “It is good news for Bristol and for our local economy that this project appears to be back on track. We all had our concerns over the costs of the build however this could be a potential U-turn in the right direction.”