The works comprised of the stripping out and partial demolition of the existing market hall back to existing portal frame, existing floor slab and the north gable brick/block wall. Construction of new mezzanine floor with all associated supports including localised foundations to support new/adjusted frame, construction of new external walls, roof and canopies, internal partitions, sound reducing works, bleacher seating, lift, new internal stairs, new external fire escape stair, finishes throughout, installation of new mechanical and electrical services installations and additional drainage to accommodate new facilities.
The new Ground Floor comprised; Auditorium: 2 dressing rooms. Store: 2 accessible WC’s. Booking office: male WC, female WC, 2 internal stairs, external fire escape and new lift. Café: kitchen and store area. Cellar, workshop and store. Office and two staff WC’s and a covered area. The mezzanine floor comprised store, community council room, accessible WC, office, meeting room, technical gallery, sound desk, balcony, plant room and dining room.
External works comprised of foul and surface water drainage, upgrading incoming services, external paving and general repairs to existing structure and provision of external services for 5 portable artist studios.