Renfrewshire councillors have approved the appointment of Kier Construction Limited as contractor to deliver £23m main works programme to transform A-listed Paisley Museum into a top cultural destination in the UK.
Now final talks will take place in order to formally appoint Kier in April.
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This will lead to work commencing on site in early summer with construction likely to finish by late 2022, and reopening to the public expected in 2023.
This represents a milestone in the £42m redevelopment of the museum.
The museum transformation project is considered a significant aspect of Paisley’s economic recovery from lockdown in terms of the on-site activity during the construction phase and the increased footfall after museum reopens to the public.
Following the re-opening, Paisley Museum is expected to attract 128,000 visitors annually from Scotland, the UK and overseas and provide a £79m economic boost to the area over the next three decades.
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By GlobalDataPaisley Museum Reimagined project director Kirsty Devine said: “The approval to appoint the main works contractor is an exciting step forward in realising our ambitions of radically transforming this prominent symbol of Paisley’s past for future generations.
“A great deal of work has taken place behind the scenes over the last year to help realise our vision for the museum and once the contractor is formally appointed and work begins on site in early summer the public will start to see that vision take shape.
“Paisley Museum was founded as a place of learning at the heart of the town and this redevelopment project will preserve that for years to come, while showcasing the town’s globally-significant story like never before.”
Kier has worked on several heritage construction projects throughout the UK and currently helping to deliver the refurbishment of The Burrell Collection in Glasgow.
Kier Regional Building North & Scotland regional director Phil McDowell said: “The transformation of Paisley Museum is of significant local and national importance and we are looking forward to working with Renfrewshire Council on this project.
“We have extensive experience restoring and reimagining historic cultural buildings and we will work with our local supply chain partners and utilise the very latest digital technologies to transform the museum. We will also engage with the local Paisley community, providing job, training and apprenticeship opportunities as well as working with local organisations as we look to leave a lasting legacy in areas in which we build.”
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Image: The museum transformation project is considered a significant aspect of Paisley’s economic recovery from lockdown. Credit: Renfrewshire Council.
