Works begin on the transformation of the old Post Office!
Works begin on the transformation of the old Post Office!
Chaplin Farrant are delighted to be supporting East Suffolk Council on the redevelopment of this important historical building on the high street and look forward to working with the team to deliver the transformation the building deserves. We are acting as Architects, Cost Consultants and Principal Designers alongside a fantastic team, including Canham consulting and ALH Building Services.
Barnes Construction have been appointed to undertake the construction works on the building that has been vacant since 2017.
The project has secured funding from East Suffolk Council, Towns Fund and Arts Council England. This investment will enable the building to be restored and converted into a space that will bring amazing collections and exhibitions to the town and enable artists local and further afield to create and show work. As part of the project, Messums East and partners will deliver community engagement and skills opportunities for local people.
The former Post Office project is one of many regenerative projects underway in the town, with a new seafront complex being built at Jubilee Parade, improvements at Royal Plain, Royal Green, South Quay Wharf and redevelopment of Battery Green into a new cultural and community hub.
Restoration works have already been completed on the façade of the Grade II listed section of the former Post Office, as part of the London Road, Lowestoft High Street Heritage Action Zone, funded by Historic England and the Towns Fund.
