Manchester Library plans go on show

Details of planning applications for the refurbishment of Manchester’s Town Hall Extension and Central Library go on display next week.

Both historic buildings are being refurbished to preserve them for future generations while enabling them to deliver improved, state-of-the-art services.

Improvements to the Town Hall Extension, Central Library and St Peter's Square are part of the Council's wider transformation programme to improve customer services and access while investing in key public buildings and spaces.

As they are Grade II* listed any internal alterations require planning consent and Manchester City Council has been working closely with English Heritage to ensure that these are sensitive and fully respect the buildings' historic interiors.

Members of the public will be able to learn more about the proposals at a pre-planning consultation drop-in event in the former Manchester Visitor Information Centre on the corner of St Peter's Square on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 July and Saturday 10 July. Project team members will be on hand to answer visitors' questions.

The transformed square will stand at the heart of an area which is attracting massive private sector investment - with an estimated £1bn of redevelopment.

[from Builder and Engineer Online]

Posted 07 Jul 2010

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