Council Headquarters Near Completion

Press Release

8 August 2011

The Council’s new headquarters are nearing completion.

The insurance and partner funded £5.6M building is being handed over to the Council for further fit out works.

Councillor Malise Graham said “a lot of hard work has gone into ensuring that this project is within budget and it is hoped that the efficiency savings, that we have planned for, will become evident very soon.”

Hallam Contracts, the contractor for the building said “Hallam Contracts have been pleased to have been involved in such a prestigious contract and to provide what will be a major landmark for the town and the surrounding area. May we take this opportunity to wish the Council a successful future in their new building.”

Furniture installation, office meeting pods construction and extensive IT testing has now commenced.

Melton Borough Council will occupy the building at the beginning September 2011 and partners will then follow in September/October.

Local shopkeeper said “We are very excited about the opening of Parkside the new Council offices in this part of town and the potential impact it will have on our Tyre business. We have waited a long time for something to happen on the Burton Street site, only 12 months ago the site was still derelict and it is great to see the improvements now taking shape. The Council have kept us informed about the development and we look forward to them moving in!”

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