THE DIVISIVE multi-million pound Market Hall development in Bromsgrove now has an appointed contractor.
Following the projects recent planning approval, Kier Construction have been selected as the firm to develop the site based on designs from ONE Creative Environments.
The project, which will be managed by Arcadis, aims to transform the site into a community pavilion and commercial complex of two buildings with offices, shops, community and youth provision, and food and beverage venues.
An open public space which includes the re-naturalising of Spadesbourne Brook will also be at the centre of the development.
The £14.5 million development, made possible with the use of central government Leveling Up funding, has been both praised and scrutinised on many fronts.
Head of planning, regeneration, and leisure for Bromsgrove District Council, Ruth Bamford, said: “Since the planning application was approved earlier this year, I am excited to see this project move into the first stage of works in the coming months.
“This project will help to revitalise Bromsgrove town centre; bringing opportunities for new businesses to operate and spaces for people to meet and socialise.”
The first stage of the project, to be completed by Keir Construction, will include works to secure the site, archaeological investigation works, and drainage diversions.
Director of ONE Creative environments, Mark Martin, said: “This is a fantastic project which builds on the positive legacy of The Bird Box.
“We are really looking forward to working with Bromsgrove District Council, Kier Construction, Arcadis and other stakeholders to bring this innovative, sustainable design to life on site.”
Kier Construction will soon begin the process of erecting hoarding around the existing BirdBox structure.
The Standard has covered the Market Hall development as the project has progressed through planning, consultation and approval. We have reported on the public’s thoughts, as well the controversies surrounding the development in detail.
Visit https://bromsgrovestandard.co.uk/search/?q=market+hall for our previous reporting on the Market Hall development, leading up to its approval.
Visit http://www.bromsgrove.gov.uk/fmh or follow the Council’s social media channels for more details.
