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QMACAPPOINTEDTO RESTOREENNISKILLEN WORKHOUSEBUILDING
QMAC Construction Ltd has been appointed to carry out a £2m+ project to restore the Grade B2 Listed Enniskillen Workhouse building. Funding for the project is being provided from National Lottery Heritage Funding. The existing building contains accommodation over two storeys with ancillary areas located within the constraints of a rear yard. The work will include the removal of unsympathetic additions/previous alterations, the construction of a new glazed lobby, a two-storey lift, a stair block within the rear yard, as well as the reconfiguration and refurbishment of the internal space to provide accommodation for an enterprise hub in partnership with South West College. New facilities will comprise: a reception, an enterprise hub with multiple workstations, heritage gathering spaces, heritage interpretative areas, breakout spaces, meeting spaces, circulation areas, external courtyards, toilet and kitchenette areas, plant space, and ancillary
accommodation. On completion the internal floor area will be approximately 500sqm. During the construction phase, South West College will deliver a Heritage Education and Skills programme. This initiative will provide an opportunity to
Enniskillen Workhouse - architect’s impression.
• Semple & McKillop - M&E Consulting Engineer • Desigmap - Interpretive Designer Sean Mullen, Contracts Director at QMAC Construction Ltd, commented, “This is a very exciting project which we are very much pleased to be delivering for Fermanagh & Omagh District Council. We view this project as particularly important as it involves the transformation of a building which is recognised as a central part of the history of Enniskillen.” theatregoer expectations. Alongside this was the reimagination of the 2006 extension to make it more sympathetic to the Matcham building, complete with a stunning helical staircase, enhanced bar and hospitality facilities, and the installation of new interpretative spaces telling the story of the Grand Opera House. “Tracey Brothers are delighted to have been involved in the project and the quality of the final result is testament to all involved. We hope that the Grand Opera House continues, not only as a source of great entertainment for young and old alike, but also as a landmark Belfast venue to visit for many years to come.” As well as Tracey Brothers as main contractor, the project team included architects Consarc Design Group, interior design by Sundara Design, project management WH Stephens, special theatre consultants Charcoalblue, M&E by Semple & McKillop, and structural engineering by Albert Fry Associates.
train construction workers in Heritage skills. Apprentices will also complete an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Heritage Skills. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council’s consultants involved in the project include: • Kriterion Conservation Architects - Architect and Principal Designer • ESC Construction Consultants - Project
Manager and Quantity Surveyor • RPS Group - Civil & Structural Consulting Engineer
CURTAIN UPON£12.2
The £12.2 million restoration and development of the Grand Opera House in Belfast has been completed, allowing the Grand Opera House Trust and its Chief Executive to plan for its full reopening in line with the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The project was delivered by specialist
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construction firm, Tracey Brothers Ltd, and more than 60 sub-contractors. John Tracey, Director of Tracey Brothers, said, “The project was unusual as it was made up of two separate sites. The focus of the work was the extensive restoration of the 1895 listed building and the installation of state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems to meet modern-day
Pictured at the unveiling of the results of the Grand Opera House restoration project are: RoisÍn McDonough, Chief Executive Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Ian Wilson, Chief Executive, Grand Opera House; John Tracey, Director of Tracey Brothers; Colin Loughran, Chairman Grand Opera House Trust and Paul Mullan, Director, Northern Ireland, National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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