The transformation of Halifax Borough Market continues to progress, with the completion of work in Albany Arcade the latest milestone for the project.
The Grade II listed Halifax Borough Market is being transformed, with £4.5 million from the UK Government’s Future High Streets Fund being used to update the Victorian market, helping to secure its thriving future as a focal point for shopping, business and leisure in Halifax.
Work in the Albany Arcade area of the market is now complete, with new bespoke gates, audio and visual equipment to allow the area to host better events, and acoustic panels installed to improve sound quality.
New pop-up stalls have been added to the area, allowing temporary trading for short-term lets from a day to a week. The pop-ups could be perfect for new businesses looking to test their product or business idea and for specialised, established businesses interested in trying out trading at Halifax Borough Market.
Elsewhere, work around the distinctive central clock is almost finished. This beautiful heritage feature has been restored to its former glory. Specialist work included refurbishment of the clock hands and replacement of the lantern’s Perspex panes with glass, in keeping with their original design.
New seating has also been installed around the clock, along with specialist new bespoke cast-iron octagonal planters featuring the Halifax Borough Market logo, created by local Halifax company, Hargreaves Foundry. Planting and display boards showcasing the market’s unique history will complete the transformation of this central area.
Work on the market’s roof is reaching the final stages, making the market warmer, watertight, and allowing more natural light into the building once complete. The ceiling and wrought iron fixtures have been redecorated in tones of blue, green, gold and cream, inspired by the colour palette of the original glazed brickwork in the market.
New, high-speed WiFi has been installed for customers and traders, with further work including new toilet facilities and improvements along Albion Street, with a new canopy at this entrance. Work to create clear signage for the whole building is ongoing too.
