The council said \u2018significant work\u2019 is needed to address the electrics, heating, ventilation and lifts in the building.<\/p>\n
The client project team includes Mace which were appointed late last year as project manager and architect Purcell, which has worked up designs to refurbish the Grade I-listed landmark building.<\/p>\n
Lendlease\u00a0has pledged to support the project\u2019s delivery of a range of comprehensive social value commitments including\u00a0150 apprenticeships and 45 new jobs targeted at Manchester residents.<\/p>\n
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Councillor\u00a0Nigel\u00a0Murphy, Deputy Leader of Manchester City Council,\u00a0said: \u201cThis appointment is an important milestone in the Our Town Hall project to improve access to this icon of Manchester and safeguard it for current and future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere aren\u2019t many construction firms with the expertise and resources required to deliver a heritage project of this scale and complexity on behalf of the city and after a rigorous selection process we are confident that\u00a0Lendlease\u00a0offered the best overall value.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere will also be millions of pounds worth of opportunities for local businesses and people to get involved in the project through this contract, including apprenticeships and other training opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n
Neil Martin, Managing Director, Construction at Lendlease,\u00a0Europe,\u00a0said: “Manchester Town Hall is one of the city’s most recognisable and well-loved landmarks. Lendlease has a long track record of working with heritage buildings and enhancing them for contemporary use and we will bring all of this experience to bear at Manchester Town Hall.”<\/p>\n
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