Ground-breaking ceremony got the show on the road for Halton Borough Council‘s Brindley Theatre, with this £9.5m upgrade!
The extension to the Brindley Theatre in Runcorn will include a large new cafe-restaurant, relocated library, education extension and a civic space on the Brindley green, providing a more accessible and visible cultural destination.
Krol Corlett Construction, are the appointed main contractor for the building extension and enhancement works.
Pictured here at this months Ground Breaking includes; Stephen Young CEO of Halton Borough Council, Krol Corlett team includes: Daniel Tebay MD, Neil Hoey Construction Director, Lee Reynolds Project Manager, Wayne Blair Contracts Manager, Michelle Eager BDM, Arcadis project team & Ellis Williams Architects.
Dan Tebay MD of Krol Corlett Construction, said:
“We are incredibly proud to be the appointed main contractor for this transformative project as part of the ‘Reconnecting Runcorn’ Town Investment Plan. The Brindley has long been a cherished landmark, and our team is excited to bring this ambitious scheme to life.
“We specialise in enhancing iconic cultural hubs and to play our part in this collaboration that will help bring more visitors, boosting the local economy and the town’s appeal as a prime destination, is a real honour.”
The scheme is a part of a wider programme, ‘Reconnecting Runcorn’ which is made up of eight projects, incorporating 14 strands throughout Runcorn, to drive sustainable long term economic and productivity growth through the regeneration of the town. The programme was awarded funding from the Towns Fund in 2021 as part of the UK Government’s Town Deals Programme.
The enhancement has been made possible by funding from the UK Government and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Cllr Paul Nolan, Halton Borough Council’s portfolio holder for Cultural and Leisure Services, says:
“It’s great to see that work is now underway on what heralds an exciting future for the Brindley. Since opening in 2004, the Brindley Theatre has become a key asset in the borough and has steadily increased its customer base. The Brindley is an award-winning theatre and, by transforming it into a Cultural Hub, will give the community even more reasons to visit.”
Business as usual
Due to careful planning our construction works will have no impact on performances, with events at The Brindley continuing as normal.
The Brindley enhancement is expected to be complete by June 2026.
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