Worcester City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Redevelopment of Former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange into Worcester Performing Arts Centre

Awarded 31 Jan 2025

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Awarded31 Jan 2025
Value£9,678,000.00
SupplierSpeller Metcalfe Limited
AgencyWorcester City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Ended 4d ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 31 Jan 2025Expired 31 Oct 2026

About

Worcester City Council awarded a contract to Speller Metcalfe Limited for the construction and part design of a Performing Arts Centre at the site of the former Scala Theatre and Corn Exchange in Worcester City Centre.

The project is the primary aspect of the Worcester Future High Street Fund redevelopment programme, which aims to transform the northern part of the City Centre into a diverse leisure, cultural, entertainment and residential quarter.

The contractor will deliver the architectural vision, which has been developed to RIBA Stage 3, and will also undertake demolition and enabling works as required.

The contract value is AUD 9,678,000.

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