Our major renovation project started in November 2014, with the whole GWL team excited to be finally on-site and witnessing the daily progress of the build.
This phase of works involves a major internal refurbishment to build our dedicated archive and museum spaces and a new learning venue. There will also be significant external structural works and the installation of a lift to the upper floor.
Works have involved driving in sub-foundation mini-piles, pumping concrete and building a mezzanine floor.
Remarkably, we have remained open throughout the process, delivering an uninterrupted, vibrant programme of events. We have been overwhelmed with support from the local community and delighted to also be welcoming visitors from across Scotland and all over the world.
Currently, the completion of the archive, museum and learning venue is scheduled for the end of June, whilst the lift will follow by the end of October.
In the meantime, we still need to raise funds. As with many building projects, costs needed to be reduced and we therefore had to ‘value engineer’ – ie cut out – some very important elements such as dimmer lights, blinds and stackable chairs, for which we now have no budget! Our Women on the Shelf initiative is still open and this is the perfect way to support GWL in raising these costs.
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Thank you for all your support and patience, and please do come to see us soon in our beautiful home.
Thank you to the funders of this capital build project:
- Heritage Lottery Fund
- Creative Scotland
- Museums Galleries Scotland
- Glasgow City Council
- The Scottish Government
- The Scottish Futures Trust
- All our Women on the Shelf supporters
We would also like to thank Clyde Gateway for their ongoing support.
