Southport Market is a step closer to being transformed into a leading food, drinks and events space, with work now underway.
The market is scheduled to reopen in Spring 2021.
The £1.4m scheme, which is a key enabler and an early part of Sefton Council’s Covid-19 recovery plan for Southport, will see 10 new food units and a feature bar installed. This will be supported by a flexible events space able to host high-quality markets along with other events.
External funding of £900,000 from Southport Town Deal and £500,000 from The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has been secured making the scheme possible.
Once complete it is hoped the revitalised market will act as an enabler for Southport, and forms early plans of an ambitious regeneration programme for the town following the Town Deal Board bid for £50 million from the Government’s Town Deal.
Medlock has been appointed to undertake the works, on behalf of Sefton Council, which are scheduled to take 12 weeks to complete, and has committed to a number of social value measures such as using local supply chains and sub-contractors.
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A number of extra measures will be put in place to ensure the site is Covid safe and meets all of the requirements with regards to construction sites.
Southport MP Damien Moore said: “It is exciting to see that there is a new lease of life for Southport Market. When it opens it is going to be really vibrant and exciting. The rejuvenation of Southport starts here.
“This development has been made possible partly through £900,000 in Southport Town Deal Acceleration Grant funding through the Government, which is continuing to invest in Southport.”
Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, said: “We know just how much of an important asset Southport Market is to the town, which is why this project is such a cornerstone of the Southport Town Deal.
“But we have also managed to secure additional external funding to completely transform the building, which shows real commitment from Sefton Council.
“I’m thrilled that a number of new food and drink traders have already signed up to be a part of the new Southport Market, demonstrating a real confidence in the scheme.
“This will see a number of new local businesses established, creating substantial new job opportunities in the hospitality industry which, as we know, has been hit so hard over the last 12 months.
“The new flexible events space will also create many opportunities for individuals or local businesses to trade again demonstrating that Sefton is not only business friendly but open for business.”
The project will act as a catalyst for the regeneration of Southport and surrounding area and will provide a vital boost to the local economy and continued regeneration of Southport’s market quarter and King Street. The market will also include units for fresh produce stalls, creating a true market feel to the building.”
Chris Addy, Project Director Medlock FRB Ltd said: “We are excited to be working alongside Warrington architecture and interior design specialist @DV8 to transform the historic Southport Market for Sefton Council. We will be delivering a full remodelling and fit-out.
“We’ll be refurbishing the existing market to create a new food hall and plenty of extra space, rejuvenating this beautiful social hub. While there’s a range of exciting new features to add, we’ll be retaining some existing features.
“We’re excited to be working on such a huge project for Sefton Council and eager to get the market up and running for a great start to the summer.”
Enabling works already completed mean Blackhurst Butchers, which has been trading in the market for over 40 years, has now moved to a brand new, self-contained unit at the front of the market, and will continue to trade throughout the works.
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