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Restoration of Bolton Library nominated for award
The £4.4 million restoration of Bolton Library has been nominated for a prize at the North West Regional Construction Awards.
After its unveiling to the public in 1938, the Grade II-listed library reopened in January last year following a 15-month refit and will compete in the "Regeneration and Conservation" category against five other projects.
These include the St Mary's Community Centre Extension in Leyland, the Smardale Gill Viaduct in Cumbria, and All Saints Park on the Manchester Metropolitan University campus, where contractors found unmarked graves in the former churchyard.
'It's such great news that Bolton Library Restoration and Refurbishment has been shortlisted for the Regeneration and Conservation award,' said Nadeem Ayub, the council's executive cabinet member for culture.
'Regeneration is about improving lives of our residents by offering services, experiences, and opportunities for all the residents of Bolton.
'The new renovated Bolton Library is modern, versatile, and welcoming space and offers something for everyone.'
The money for the scheme came from the previous government's New Towns fund, with Robertson Construction North West leading the refit.
The nomination follows on from Elizabeth Park, which opened in March last year on the site of Bolton's former Odeon Cinema, winning Project of the Year at the Civil Engineering Contractors Association North West Awards last September.
