Proposals to build a £92m (US$130.4m, €115.8m) Populous-designed Bristol Arena have been given the green light by the city council.

The 12,000-capacity multi-use arena is now set to be built on the site of the former diesel depot close to Temple Meads train station.

Bristol City Council accepted the application – put forward by Bristol Temple Quarter – after requesting more information on transportation plans and infrastructure around the arena. Altered proposals submitted in December included a widened cycle path and walkways, shuttle trains and increased cycle parking.

As a consequence the application was “unanimously” accepted by local councillors.

The Bristol Arena will be a flexible indoor facility used for sporting events, public exhibitions, fashion shows and conferences. Work on the building is due to start this year with an open date scheduled for 2018. SMG and Live Nation will operate the facility.