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

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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