The development of Liverpool's iconic India Buildings is set to recommence again with a new contractor.

Work began on the project with Styles & Wood, who were recently terminated.

Caddick Construction will now begin work under a completely new timetable and programme.

The programme of refurbishment across the 350,000 sq ft of commercial space on Water Street will include complex remedial work, façade repairs and cleaning, as well as renewal of more than 50% of office ceilings, re-lining of the cast iron drainage system, wholesale building services replacement, ornate window refurbishments, new roofs and roof lights. Caddick will also be installing five new lifts and refurbishing eight existing lifts, providing modern, Grade A office space.

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Caddick Construction Senior Project Manager Mark Walker said: "This is a prestigious building in the heart of Liverpool that has many unique facets to its design, both internal and external. We are delighted to be coming onboard for this challenging project that is anything but your run-of-the-mill refurbishment.

"We are working to quickly re-engage with the existing supply chain and are confident of a seamless handover to HMRC as existing anchor tenants early summer 2020."

The 12-storey building occupies a whole block, and is surrounded by Water Street, Brunswick Street, Fenwick Street, and Drury Lane in the heart of the city centre. It also boasts a mezzanine, basement with parking facilities and a sub-basement.

Principal designers on the projects are Falconer Chester Hall, with engineering works by Curtins Consulting.

India Buildings Development Ltd will also work with Caddick to deliver the scheme.

(CM/JG)