Morgan Sindall’s Overbury division has been awarded a £7.2 million contract to complete Nottingham City Council’s new Central Library. The work entails converting the building’s shell – which is part of the new Broad Marsh car park and bus station complex – into a library, complete with new floors, lifts, electrics, and plumbing.
The new library is part of the regeneration of Nottingham’s Southside, which also includes pedestrianized streets and a new plaza that connects the demolished section of the former shopping centre to Lister Gate and the city centre beyond.
Overbury and sister company Morgan Sindall Construction will transform the new Central Library shell into three levels divided into creative zones, working with architect FaulknerBrowns, project manager Pick Everard, and M&E consultant Chord. Nottingham’s lacemaking heritage is reflected in the bespoke feature joinery and ceilings.
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Nottingham City Council’s new Central Library budget
The city council has set aside £10.5 million from its capital spending budget for the overall project. Overbury is measuring the project’s embodied carbon using Morgan Sindall’s CarboniCa carbon calculation tool.
“Beginning work on this important project for the region is incredibly exciting,” said Overbury managing director Andrew Wood. Our team has years of high-quality experience collaborating with stakeholder partners. Thus, they are able to expertly bring the inspiring interior design for the new Central Library to life.”
The library is Overbury’s first project outside of the Scape framework. It is not on the framework but qualifies due to its association with Morgan Sindall Construction, which is.
“The ability to work with sister companies Overbury and Lovell to deliver work on the Scape framework will be a huge benefit,” Morgan Sindall Construction framework director Rob Cant said. Thus, it means we can provide a comprehensive offering across all industries. This is with clients having direct access to leading experts in construction, interior design, and housing.” The new Central Library is scheduled to open next summer.
