Major Transformative Projects Lined Up For Kirklees Region
The Kirklees district is to see several new developments this year, with major projects planned for Hudderfield and Dewsbury. The Yorkshire Examiner reports that work is due to start, or has already begun, on a number of projects across the region.
The new £15m Accident and Emergency department at Hudderfield’s Royal Infirmary is currently under construction, with a completion date of December this year. The new department will have major and minor treatment areas, dedicated paediatric treatment areas, resuscitation bays and X-ray rooms.
It will provide 50% more room than the current department, and will have a dementia friendly layout, with soothing colours inspired by the waterways of Huddersfield, and clear wayfinding markers. A significant portion of the building materials have been locally sourced, ensuring that the project benefits the local economy.
Also in Huddersfield, the historic George Hotel is set to undergo a £20m renovation project. The Grade II* listed building in Market Place was designed by William Walker and built in 1851. It was closed in 2013, but now the Radisson Hotel Group plan to refurbish the building, increasing the number of bedrooms from 60 to 91.
The original Italianate facade of the building will be preserved. As well as extra bedrooms, there will also be new conference facilities on the ground floor, and a 70-seat restaurant and bar.
Councillor Graham Turner, cabinet member for regeneration, said: “The George Hotel is a key part of Huddersfield’s heritage, and I am pleased we are ever closer to securing the future of this iconic building with a quality hotel operator.”
He added: “The future is bright for our town centres as long as we remain committed to investing in them and supporting businesses. Along with the Cultural Heart and other Blueprint projects, the George Hotel will cement Huddersfield as a great place to live, visit and do business in.”
A further project for Huddersfield is the £20m overhaul of the bus station, including a living grass roof and 60 new cycle stands. Furthermore, a new ‘Changing Places’ toilet will be installed, which are fully accessible toilets for those who require the assistance of carers, and hoists or other equipment to use the toilet safely.
There will also be upgraded shop fronts, extra seating areas, and a contemplation room.
Huddersfield community champion Stephen Knight said: “It’s marvellous news that all this investment is coming our way after so many years in the doldrums and watching Halifax, Barnsley and even Brighouse running away with it.”
However, he added: “But it’s OK smartening up and investing heavily in sites off the ring road and so on but streets like John William Street, the main road through the town centre are in desperate need of some investment, it looks very tired indeed.”
Furthermore, Dewsbury’s bus station is set to see a £14m upgrade this year, to make it more accessible, modern, and safe, while Heckmondwike’s bus station will see an £4.97m overhaul. It is hoped that all three schemes will help to reverse declining rates of bus use.
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