Construction begins on £20m Huddersfield market hall revamp

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 00:33 · Archive

Construction has begun on a £20m revamp of Huddersfield's Grade II* Listed market hall, due to finish in Spring 2028.

Work on the £20m revamp of Huddersfield's Grade II* Listed market hall has officially begun. Willmott Dixon is carrying out the repairs, with construction due to finish in Spring 2028. The site is now surrounded by hoardings, with a temporary market operating nearby.

The scheme was originally set to cost £16.5m from the government's Levelling Up Fund, but increased to almost £20m due to a 'previously unforeseen requirement' for a full replacement of the glazed roof. The price rise also reflects delays in securing planning permission, enhanced temporary market arrangements and vehicle mitigation measures for public safety.

Once completed, the market hall will include over 87 pitches with up to 12 permanent stalls and over 75 demountable stalls for market days. The new facilities will feature three hot food outlets, an enclosed and heated market café, a small bar, and dedicated seating. Accessibility improvements will include ramps, automatic doors, accessible toilets and a Changing Places facility. A new Market Yard outside will provide space for events and additional demountable stalls. The original colour scheme of traditional reds, pinks and creams will be reinstated to honour the building's heritage.

How it is being reported

• Work begins on £20m Huddersfield market revamp after price hikeWork on the £20m revamp of Huddersfield’s Grade II* Listed market hall has officially begun.Yorkshire Post · 14 Oct, 17:16
• Next step for Huddersfield market revamp as £20m works beginConstruction is due to be finished in Spring 2028Huddersfield Examiner · 14 Oct, 10:13

In this story: Huddersfield · Willmott Dixon · Levelling Up Fund

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