Our Journey Ahead – Project Timeline

March 2023

Plans for Our Cultural Heart masterplan approved

December 2023

Surveys and preparation work taking place on site

September 2024

Construction work on Phase One began
(food hall, library and public square)

January 2025

Funding approved for Phase Two
(museum and art gallery)

Spring 2025

Construction contractor to be appointed for Phase Two

Spring 2026

Phase One construction completes

Summer 2026

Phase One – food hall, library and public square open to public

Construction work on Phase Two begins

Winter 2027/2028

Phase Two construction work completes. Internal fit-out begins

Spring 2029

Museum and library opens to the public

From 2028

Delivery of future phases

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