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MarketTimesOctober2016

19 Market Times • October 2016 NEWS Preston indoor market transformation takes shape PLANNING permission and listing building consent has been granted for Preston’s new indoor market, which is part of the city’s £50 million development of its market quarter. The new structure will be under part of the larger historic covered markets. Preston Council says its “ingenious design” will maintain views of the canopy, while creating a space for stalls and cafes. The plans also include provision for a “box market” under the newly-restored Fish Market canopy, built from upgraded, painted shipping containers with doors, windows and electricity. Restoration of the larger market canopy is currently under way, and will be completed in time for the new indoor market to be built. Construction on the new structure is scheduled to start early next year. Preston Markets will continue to trade throughout the redevelopment process. The current market hall will not close until the new indoor market is built and open, the council says. And every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the outdoor market and flea market. Once the new market is opened, the current indoor market will be demolished and redeveloped, making way for a new cinema, restaurants and a multi-storey car park. Coun Robert Boswell, Preston Council’s cabinet member for environment and community said: “This wonderful design for our new market hall is a credit to the architects. “It strikes absolutely the right note creating a modern, innovative structure that will enhance the use of the stunning historic market canopy. “The building will provide a great setting for the new indoor market both for our market traders to trade from and for the people of Preston to shop, eat and spend some time in. “Together with the ongoing refurbishment of the market canopies and the upgrading of the outdoor market, our market plans are really taking shape. This is great news for Preston and brings us another step closer to realising the vision for the markets quarter.”


MarketTimesOctober2016
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