In phase two, a museum and gallery will be created in the historic former library building. Credit: FCBStudios

Bam confirmed for £55m phase two of Our Cultural Heart

28 May 2026 12:25 Sally Gibson Comments (0)

The contractor will continue work on Huddersfield’s town centre regeneration scheme, with main works expected to run until October 2028 and the project set to open to the public in 2029.

Funding was secured through the Crown Commercial Service’s Construction Works and Associated Services framework for projects valued between £30-£80m.

Designed by FCB Studios, Kirklees Council gave the green light to phase two, which will see the former library and gallery building on Princess Alexandra Walk refurbished to house a museum and art gallery for the region.

The Piazza Shopping Centre will also be demolished, to create space for phase three of the project – a new town centre park.

Funding for phase two was approved last year, despite estimated costs tripling from £5m to £14.5m.

Bam was first appointed to the £53m phase one of the project in 2023, which has now completed.

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