Part of city library reopens after revamp completed
Wolverhampton’s £61m city learning quarter scheme took another step forward this week, after refurbishment works were completed at the city’s Central Library.
Contractor Speller Metcalfe has signed off on a programme of remodelling works to the ground floor of the central library building, which included new flooring, new shelving and furniture, and a new rear entrance lobby.
Heritage restoration works to the exterior of the Grade two-listed library are also nearing completion, with further landscaping works planned in the new year.
The library refurbishment work forms part of the city council-backed City Learning Quarter project, a proposed education hub for the city centre, plans which also saw Wolverhampton College relocate into a purpose-built facility in September.
City of Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet member for development, Cllr Chris Burden, said the refurbishment work was “integral” to the new city learning quarter.
“Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers.
“The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users, providing an inspirational learning environment that is easy to reach by bus, rail, tram and bicycle.”
Matthew Bailey, Divisional Director at Speller Metcalfe, added: “This marks an important milestone for phase two of the scheme, and we’re looking forward to completing the remaining works and helping bring the wider City Learning Quarter to life.”
