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Robert Aitken
Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Client:
Peterborough City Council
Project:
Peterborough Museum Refurbishment
Contract duration:
16 Weeks
Description of works:
Listed building transformation of listed building in sixteen weeks
2011 will be an historic year for Peterborough Museum as it undergoes a 12-month redevelopment that has been funded by Vivacity, Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Murray & Willis Ltd were recently appointed as main contractor to undertake the refurbishment of one of the city's most popular attractions - playing host to tens of thousands of visitors each year.
It is also housed in one of the city's most historic buildings, which dates back to the Georgian era. In order to keep entertaining its growing band of visitors with an even better visitor experience, some essential restoration work is needed to both improve and preserve the Priestgate premises. Plans for the redevelopment include a cafe, a new-look gift shop and upgraded toilets. Some of the Museum's exhibition galleries will be redesigned and redisplayed with more objects on display, new hands-on displays and much more.
Murray & Willis are currently on site for up to four months completing the initial core refurbishment which includes striping out the public areas, galleries and toilets. When this element is complete we will get to work on the structural elements of the project including strengthening the existing timber floor allowing us then to install all new mechanical & electrical services including a new heating system along with and air conditioning whilst making general improvements in order that the building complies with current DDA regulations.
A spokes person for the museum said:
"The decor will reflect the building's Georgian heritage with period decor and restored original features. Plus we will have a cafe for the first time and new look galleries. The building used to be the city's hospital between 1857 and 1928 and the project will also see the room on the top floor of the building restored to its original use as the operating theatre."
Facts & figures about the refurbishment:
The overall cost of the project including the second phase fit-out is in the region of £3.2 million, funded by Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project is being managed by Haley Sharpe Design on behalf of Peterborough City Council and Vivacity Culture & Leisure.
Murray & Willis Ltd were recently appointed as main contractor to undertake the refurbishment of one of the city's most popular attractions - playing host to tens of thousands of visitors each year.
It is also housed in one of the city's most historic buildings, which dates back to the Georgian era. In order to keep entertaining its growing band of visitors with an even better visitor experience, some essential restoration work is needed to both improve and preserve the Priestgate premises. Plans for the redevelopment include a cafe, a new-look gift shop and upgraded toilets. Some of the Museum's exhibition galleries will be redesigned and redisplayed with more objects on display, new hands-on displays and much more.
Murray & Willis are currently on site for up to four months completing the initial core refurbishment which includes striping out the public areas, galleries and toilets. When this element is complete we will get to work on the structural elements of the project including strengthening the existing timber floor allowing us then to install all new mechanical & electrical services including a new heating system along with and air conditioning whilst making general improvements in order that the building complies with current DDA regulations.
A spokes person for the museum said:
"The decor will reflect the building's Georgian heritage with period decor and restored original features. Plus we will have a cafe for the first time and new look galleries. The building used to be the city's hospital between 1857 and 1928 and the project will also see the room on the top floor of the building restored to its original use as the operating theatre."
Facts & figures about the refurbishment:
- New visitor facilities including a new look Museum shop, new toilets, a café and community gallery space and refurbished public areas.
- A new central heating system for the building as well as new air conditioning systems in selected areas.
- Restoration of much of this historic building including many period building features with appropriate period décor.
- A first stage restoration of the historic operating theatre in the building which will be open to the public for the first time. More additions will take place to this area after reopening.
- Restoration of the historic kitchen for the building as an education space.
- Improved education and meeting areas
The overall cost of the project including the second phase fit-out is in the region of £3.2 million, funded by Peterborough City Council and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project is being managed by Haley Sharpe Design on behalf of Peterborough City Council and Vivacity Culture & Leisure.