Krol Corlett kicks off £10.5m Accrington town centre phase

The builder will undertake the fit-out of both the town’s market hall, which is to become a food and drink venue, and Burton Chambers, which will be transformed into a 19,000 sq ft co-working space.

Representing phase two of the £70m Accrington town centre masterplan, the £10.5m job is expected to be complete by spring 2026.

Morgan Sindall has already delivered phase one, comprising enabling works, a strip-out, stonework conservation, and façade repairs.

In the art deco Burton Chambers, built in 1927, glazed curtain walling was installed. Both venues were spruced up with repairs.

The two venues are the first of a wider programme of work under the £70m Accrington town centre masterplan, which has secured funding from the government, Hyndburn Council, and Lancashire County Council.

Daniel Tebay, managing director of Krol Corlett Construction, said: “It’s not every day that you can deliver a project that will have the impact we know this will.

“A key focus for us will be working with the local supply chain to ensure that as much of our contract value as possible stays in the town.

“We want local people to feel that the work is theirs, so we’ll be liaising with Accrington and Rossendale College to identify what scope there is for students to become involved in the project.”

Supporting the scheme are AEW Architects, SI Sealy, Civic Engineers, and MAC Consultants.

Further down the line, Market Chambers is set for a conversion into a 31,500 sq ft cultural venue.