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Council select Westridge Construction as interim contractor on Brighton Dome re-development

by Francesca October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
written by Francesca October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
Council select Westridge Construction as interim contractor on Brighton Dome re-development

Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Westridge Construction Ltd as the preferred interim contractor to continue essential re-development work on Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.

The contractor was identified following a procurement process after the previous company, R Durtnell & Sons, ceased trading in July 2019.

Further to pre-contract discussions, the company will undertake essential weatherproofing and drainage works to protect and conserve the historic Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, a former riding house and supper room built by the Prince Regent in the early 19th century.

Westridge are a privately owned contractor with offices based in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, operating throughout the south east and employing over 190 staff and site technicians. Recently completed projects include Hove Town Hall’s major refurbishment and Hannington Lane in Brighton city centre.

Andrew Comben, Chief Executive, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival said:

“We are grateful to Brighton & Hove City Council for their commitment and swift action on procuring an interim contractor. Westridge have an impressive track record of working on heritage building projects such as Ditchling Museum and Battle Abbey. We are delighted they are a local company and together with project architects Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, we look forward to collaborating with their team on progressing the project.”  

Martin Buckthorpe, Managing Director, Westridge Construction commented:

“It is a pleasure to have been chosen as the preferred contractor to continue works on this prestigious building, reinforcing our positive ongoing relationship with Brighton & Hove City Council. Brighton Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre project retains Westridge’s presence in the city centre, following the successful completion of the Hannington Lane development earlier this year. Brighton’s historic landmarks play a key role in the local community and we are honoured to be playing our part in their on-going restoration.”

Councillors agreed to procure and appoint a new main contractor for the project at the Policy & Resources Committee on 10 October 2019.

Councillor Alan Robins, lead member for culture, added:

“This is such a unique and important project for the city’s heritage and we are pleased that the committee supported our plan to move forward. It’s an exciting time for the Royal Pavilion Estate and the refurbishment will protect and unite its buildings for future generations to explore and enjoy.”

The major refurbishment of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre is the first phase of a wider project to reaffirm Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Estate as a key cultural destination by equipping it for a sustainable future. The longer-term vision aims to reunite the historic Estate to create a centre for heritage, culture and the performing arts which reflects the unique spirit of Brighton.    It is anticipated that the revitalised Royal Pavilion Estate will support 1,241 FTE jobs and have an economic impact of £68m.

The redevelopment will improve venue access for visitors, staff and performers, including new accessible toilets, hearing assistance systems and a public lift providing wheelchair access to all levels of the buildings. A new Creative Space will be available for community groups and emerging artists to use for workshops, meetings and rehearsals.

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange. Image Credit: Carlotta Luke

£19.13 million of the total project costs has been raised from grant funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council England, Coast to Capital Local Growth Fund, private trusts, individual donations and contributions from Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival’s own resources. The Build Brighton Dome community appeal has raised over £130,000 from public donations with match funding of every £1 by The Roddick Foundation.

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