Arcade Town Deal Project - Update
To receive an update on the Arcade Town Deal Project.
Contact: Andy Raleigh, Town Centre Strategic Lead
Decision:
RESOLVED –
That the update in respect of The Arcade Town Deal Project be noted.
Minutes:
Andy Raleigh, Strategic Partnership Lead, Town Centres, presented an update on The Arcade project. Scaffolding had now been removed, and apprentices from Kirklees College had been given the opportunity to work with a specialist stonework team from York. Stages of the project completed recently included the feature glazed and slate roofs to the central arcade, lift shaft masonry, the removal of first-floor internal render and the plastering of the event space.
Lime rendering had commenced and new external shop fronts were in manufacture. The partitioning of units and plastering was underway, as was the internal shop fronts and stone plinth installation.
Forthcoming Dewsbury Arcade dates:
· Contract Completion date - 1st April 2026
· William Birch programme date - 2nd June 2026
· Arcade Group soft launch with summer food and drink event - June/July 2026
· Grand reopening - September 2026
In answer to a question, the Board were informed that the glazing did not include solar shading, as the building was listed and limited to clear glass. A walk-round the Arcade for Board Members could be organised prior to the next Board meeting.
RESOLVED –
That the update in respect of The Arcade Town Deal Project be noted.