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Bolton Library

Robertson Construction

Bolton Library involves creating a new mezzanine area and access, relocating the lift, and removing internal walls to enhance the space. The £3M Town Funding will support the expansion and upgrade of the children's area, improvement of social spaces, and modernisation of digital facilities. Sutcliffe's role includes structural exploratory works, substructure and superstructure design, and designing the mezzanine access structure.

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What we delivered

Appointed for civil and structural design of the Grade II Listed Bolton Library
Project includes a new mezzanine area, lift relocation, and removal of internal walls
£3M Town Funding for upgrading children’s area, social spaces, and digital facilities
Conducted structural appraisal of the existing building and reviewed archive information
Performed site investigations as part of the geotechnical team
Provided designs for mezzanine floor support and structural alterations

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Bolton Library

Sutcliffe was tasked with civil and structural design services for the transformation of Bolton Library, a Grade II Listed Building from 1931 that houses a library, museum, and art gallery. The project includes the addition of a mezzanine floor, relocating the lift, and removing internal walls to enhance the space.

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Our work involved conducting an initial structural appraisal of the existing building, reviewing historical archive information, and performing site investigations through our Geotechnical team. We designed the substructure and superstructure to support the new mezzanine floor and facilitated the necessary structural alterations.

The £3M Town Funding is allocated to expanding and upgrading the children’s area, improving social spaces, and modernising digital facilities. Sutcliffe’s structural designs ensure that these enhancements are integrated seamlessly into the historic building while preserving its listed status.

Contract Value: £1.5m
Start Date: June 2021
Completion Date: Ongoing