Hyndburn handover for Morgan Sindall
The construction firm’s North West team has concluded its work on the first phase of the regeneration of Accrington Town Square.
Led by Hyndburn Council, the redevelopment project includes the transformation of the existing market hall into a food and drink destination alongside traditional market stalls and new leisure offering.
Also lined up are the conversion of Burton Chambers into a modern co-working space and preparing the Market Chambers building for future transformation into a cultural and heritage venue.
The project is funded by a £20m Levelling Up Fund contribution, with match-funding of £1.5m from Hyndburn and £1.5m from Lancashire County Council added in.
The project team has included AEW Architects, MAC Construction Consultants, Hive Projects, Rider Levett Bucknall and Morgan Sindall’s specialised supply chain.
As part of the town square works, Morgan Sindall delivered a comprehensive package of demolition and restoration works. This included stonework repairs and cleaning to restore façades, as well as roof repairs to ensure both buildings were fully watertight. The project also involved the safe removal of asbestos and a full strip-out of internal spaces preparing them for second phase fit-out work.
Enhancements have been made to Burton Chambers, upgrading the envelope with the installation of new windows, doors, and curtain walling. Additional improvements encompassed upgraded power connections and essential basement repairs, contributing to the overall modernisation and safety of the building for the future internal fit-out works.
The project has been procured through the SCAPE Construction Framework.
Hyndburn and the county council also made match-funding contributions. Credit: via Influential
Steven Gregory, North West area director, Morgan Sindall Construction, said: “Regeneration schemes such as Accrington Town Square are breathing new life into historic towns and neighbourhoods across the UK.
“We’re proud to have delivered significant and much needed restoration works on the first phase of project which are all aimed at preserving the character of the buildings while making them safe, modern and fit for the future. We look forward to seeing how the project progresses from here.”
Cllr Clare Pritchard, portfolio holder for transformation and town centres said: “The Accrington Town Square projects were always going to be a complex undertaking, not least because of the challenges that come with working on listed buildings in a live environment.
“From the outset, Morgan Sindall’s team approached the work with a positive spirit – engaging openly with the Council and other stakeholders to navigate the constraints and sensitivities of the site.”
