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29 October 2015 | Updated 01 January 1970

Since it bought the Sneinton Market site in November 2013, Nottingham City Council has been working to improve this important part of the city’s heritage and develop plans to reinvigorate the site as a focal point for Nottingham’s emerging creative sector.

Wates was appointed as main contractor to refurbish three of the five 'avenues' at Sneinton Market, funded through a £2.44 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) grant and a further £1.45 million from the City Council. The contractor selected Derbyshire Floorcraft to refurbish the 8m x 80m long lean-to roofs that are an integral part of the market’s particular appearance.

The company turned to Eurocell to provide the expertise that enabled it to use modern materials while mimicking the market’s original design.

Design and technical staff from Eurocell identified the conservatory roof components that were required and worked out the detailing that would enable them to meet the design brief. It modified one of its conservatory roof products and produced it in a bespoke colour, anthracite, so it was in keeping with the heritage nature of the site and sent its architect and design team to site to make sure it all fitted properly.

The redevelopment of Sneinton Market forms part of a broader programme of regeneration activity to Build a Better Nottingham which includes work to improve the public realm in the Creative Quarter, more than £750 million worth of investment in transport infrastructure across Nottingham and the biggest council home building programme in the city in 40 years with more than 400 new council homes being built across the city.

“We have been working to see Sneinton Market regenerated and brought back into full use for some time,” stated Councillor Jon Collins, Leader, Nottingham City Council. “I am pleased to see this work now getting underway to make sure our long held vision for this important site in our city centre can now be realised.”

Picture: Eurocell modified one of its conservatory roof products and produced it in a bespoke colour, anthracite, so it was in keeping with the heritage nature of the site

Article written by Mike Gannon | Published 29 October 2015

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