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Proposals have been submitted for the construction of a new tower in Birmingham which when built can transform the city skyline in a big way. Projects like these can bring Birmingham closer to the coveted Big City Plan.

The planning application has been submitted by the Regal Property Group to the Birmingham City Council for approval. If approved, the new tower will be a landmark in the city with its 56-floor office space all with first-class office interiors, retail shopping area, entertainment and leisure space, and residential accommodations.

The tower, which is to be called the Regus, will be the tallest building in the city at 208 metres, overshadowing the BT Tower that is 150 metres high and the Beetham Tower that stands at 120 metres. The tower has been designed by Aedas Architects.

The total outlay for the project has been estimated at £125m. In addition to the multi-use facilities, the tower will also be home to boutiques, a bar and a winter garden. With a restaurant, a conference hall and meeting rooms, the Regus will be an efficient and self-contained business complex that will draw the attention of large business houses and it will make Birmingham a favoured business location. The building will also boost employment prospects here.

The project whose plans have been submitted to the council at the beginning of this week will take 3 years to complete, once given the go ahead by the planning authorities. The developers are hoping to commence work by the end of 2010.