Project at a Glance
Project at a Glance
The project is a partnership initiative between University of Worcester and Worcestershire County Council which will bring a range of services under one roof:• A fully-integrated public and university library
• Worcestershire Record Office
• Worcestershire Historic Environment and Archaeology Service
• Worcestershire Hub Customer Service Centre
It is a 25-year contract pfi (private finance initiative) between Galliford Try and the partners, with support from HEFCE, Worcester City Council and Advantage West Midlands
The construction will be completed in January 2012, and the building will open to the public in July 2012
The story of Worcester Library & History Centre is already a long one, and the journey is not over yet.
The link to the right will take you to a 'time line' which records many of the signficant events in the story so far, starting in 2004 with the first joint County Council / University meeting to discuss the possibility of a joint facility.
What, where and when?
October 2004 - First joint County Council and University meeting is held to discuss the merits of a joint library
July 2008 - Demolition on the new site starts
April 2009 - Galliford Try is announced as the preferred contractor to design, build, finance and operate the WLHC
January 2010 - Financial close is reached, with all contracts signed off
February 2010 - Start of building work begins on site
May 2011 - Shell of building will be complete
July 2012 - Ready to open to public
Follow the link for a more detailed timeline on the project so far:
Story so far
July 2008 - Demolition on the new site starts
April 2009 - Galliford Try is announced as the preferred contractor to design, build, finance and operate the WLHC
January 2010 - Financial close is reached, with all contracts signed off
February 2010 - Start of building work begins on site
May 2011 - Shell of building will be complete
July 2012 - Ready to open to public
Follow the link for a more detailed timeline on the project so far:
Story so far