Todmorden revamp progresses
As part of the £17.5m investment taking place in the West Yorkshire town, work has started on the grade two-listed bandstand and a new bowling pavilion in Centre Vale Park.
Designed by Buttress Architects, the work is in partnership with the Town Deal Board, Calderdale Council, the Community Ownership Fund, and Todmorden Town Council.
Rosslee Construction has been appointed as the contractor for the job and Booth King as structural design engineer.
Built in 1914, the Edwardian Bandstand is one of only five surviving open fronted ‘theatre’ style bandstands.
The bowling pavilion will be located nearby and will aesthetically aim to reference the original building in a modern way, by keeping the same footprint and over-hanging roof, with natural slate and solar panels.
In addition to the restoration works on the bandstand and the new design of the pavilion, Buttress is also the appointed architects practice leading on Todmorden’s new market canopy.
The town is revamping its town square and town hall.
Steve Kendall, senior architect, Buttress said: “It’s been a real privilege to work on the restoration of both Todmorden bowling pavilion and Todmorden bandstand – two much-loved landmarks that hold deep significance for the town.
“The local support for the restorations has been vital in our work and it’s been fantastic to see the community’s passion for preserving local heritage.”
The restoration work has been made possible following a successful grant application for £250,000 made by Todmorden Town Council to the National Heritage Lottery Fund, made possible by National Lottery players, and monies from the Town Deal.
