Work to restore Oldham's Old Library to its former glory takes step forward as scaffolding comes down
Work to restore Oldham’s Old Library has taken a step forward with scaffolding taken down as the major restoration project advances.
It had originally been proposed to turn the entirety of the Old Library into a heritage centre, but this was shelved in favour of a more mixed-use development.Once completed the building will become a home for the Oldham Theatre Workshop and it will also contain a new council chamber and function facilities, a gallery and ‘flexible spaces’ linked to Gallery Oldham.
“The Old Library has a special place in the hearts of many Oldhamers, just as it does to me. I have fond memories of coming here with my parents and siblings when I was younger, so it’s exciting to see the historic features being preserved and the building brought back to life for future generations to use and enjoy.
During the visit Coun Shah and chief executive of the authority, Harry Catherall, signed a steel beam within the structure.
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