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News Release from: Linford Group | Subject: Birmingham baths development
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 April 2006
Birmingham baths development completed
Linford Group has completed the restoration and development of Grade II listed Nechells Baths in Birmingham.
Building company Linford Group has completed the restoration and development of Grade II listed Nechells Baths in Birmingham The historic building has been carefully restored and converted into a new enterprise and community centre that is open to all local residents
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 2 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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The building was originally constructed in 1902 and, like many similar Victorian amenities, was closed during the latter part of the 20th century.
The regeneration of Nechells Baths was the brainchild of the Birmingham Foundation charity and the building was bought from Birmingham City Council in 2003.
The regeneration project involved extensive restoration work to the exterior and interior of the main building.
The original pool has been covered over to provide a more practical use of the area, and with the addition of a new extension Linford has created some 2,300m2 of space, a 45 per cent increase on existing accommodation.
Simon Linford, executive chairman at Linford Group said: "We are extremely proud to have been involved with the regeneration of Nechells Baths.
The project has allowed our restoration specialists to work closely with our new-build team to ensure the heritage of the baths is retained while developing the building in to a modern and functional facility".
David Bucknall, chairman of Birmingham Foundation said: "It is marvellous to see that our vision of five years ago has become a reality.
"Thanks to the experienced and professional restoration team from Linford Group we have been able to transform a disused civic liability into a multi-use community asset.".
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