Morrison Construction's Building Central team has announced the successful completion on the transformation and redevelopment of Paisley Town Hall, a 141-year-old landmark in the Renfrewshire town.
The project was carried out as part of a wider investment by Renfrewshire Council in Paisley's historic buildings, with the aim to modernise and protect the town's heritage.
The refurbishment included a complete redesign of the main hall to raise seating capacity, as well as the installation of brand new state-of-the-art equipment such as lighting and sound improvements, retractable seating and a lowered stage.
In addition to this, previously unused rooms have now been reimagined, and now take the form of a bar, a new terrace which overlooks the town's Abbey, a dance studio, and a screening room - allowing for the town hall to be utilised in a wider range of uses than ever before.
David Ewing, Managing Director for Morrison Construction Building Central, commented: "It is a great feeling to see such a historic building brought back to life and I hope the local community enjoy this new and improved venue, for years to come.
"I congratulate the team who have put in so much effort to achieve a fantastic result that will serve as testament to the quality we strive for in all of our projects."
Cllr Lisa-Marie Hughes, Renfrewshire Council's cultural spokesperson and chair of OneRen, said: "We are thrilled to now be on the final countdown to the reopening of the town hall and can't wait to see how people will react once they get the chance to see inside it for themselves.
"We know generations of residents will all have their own special memories of the building - and the work done over the past few years will allow it to mean as much to future generations too.
"The building had become outdated and needed upgraded to stay in use - but the work done here has seamlessly integrated everything a 21st-century venue needs while preserving the classic 19th-century look that makes the town hall so special."
Cllr Lisa-Marie Hughes, Renfrewshire Council's cultural spokesperson and chair of OneRen, said: "We are thrilled to now be on the final countdown to the reopening of the town hall and can't wait to see how people will react once they get the chance to see inside it for themselves.
"We know generations of residents will all have their own special memories of the building - and the work done over the past few years will allow it to mean as much to future generations too.
"The building had become outdated and needed upgraded to stay in use - but the work done here has seamlessly integrated everything a 21st-century venue needs while preserving the classic 19th-century look that makes the town hall so special."
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