Robertson lines up Grainger Market works
Engaged as the council’s contractor for the £9m revamp of the listed Newcastle trading hall, the firm has erected hoardings around arcade units ahead of their removal.
To minimise disruptions and to ensure safety, any noisy work will be done outside of retail hours, said Newcastle City Council.
Posting on its Linkedin account, the local authority added: “This is a really exiting step in the transformation of our beloved market which sits in the heart of the city and we will keep you informed on the market’s transformation as it progresses.
“We can’t wait to see things finally getting under way.”
A listed building consent was given in June this year for the redevelopment of the covered market, with designs from FaulknerBrowns Architects,
The project secured £8.2m support from the Conservative government’s Levelling Up Fund in March.
Plans as approved include the installation of two pavilions, at Nun Street and Nelson Street; reflooring, lighting of alleyways; the installation of glazed sliding doors to all 14 entrances; digital displays; M&E work and work on toilets, signage and restoring original mosaic flooring.
Music and events are in the plan. Credit: NCC
The new pavilions will host a range of events both in the daytime and evening, as Newcastle looks to revivify the space and improve visitor numbers.
Completed in 1835, the market was built to replace the former Butchers Market, which was demolished as part of the work to lay out Grey Street.
Robertson was appointed in early September for the £9m project. Although the delivery timeline has minor question marks, such as possible utilities issues, the project is expected to reach completion for summer 2025.
The contractor is in a rich vein of form in the region, with recent successes including the delivery of the Pattern Shop at Founders Place, a £9m restoration of the historic Stephenson works building into a modern 32,000 sq ft workspace.
