The 1,196 sq m. extension is due for completion in December 2012. The project also includes the refurbishment of the existing building and the provision of additional archive storage, new staff offices and new public viewing facilities, to be located in the new building.
The value of Wates’ contract is £2.9m.
Enabling works on the project began in November 2011. Work on the external elevations is set to begin in May of this year and will be constructed in local Ashlar stone masonry.
To mark the start of work, the contractor was joined on site by council leader Andrew Lewer and community services director Martin Malloy. Peter Bignall of Scape also joined the ceremony on behalf of the East Midlands Property Alliance (empa) framework, through which the project was procured.
Wates business manager Andy Hands said: “Beginning work on the concrete frame of Derbyshire Record Office is a significant build milestone for Wates and we are delighted to commence work on the project joined by Derbyshire County Council and Scape. This project was made possible through the efficiency procurement of the Scape/empa framework and our presence in the area will see us offer opportunities for local people throughout and beyond the life of the project.”
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