The detail

The age of The Piece Hall, and the complexity of the work requirements, such as the replacement of the large columns on the Arcade level, presented challenges throughout the 34-month programme. Accordingly, experts such as Conservation Consultant, Dawson Stelfox were sourced and utilised. The Piece Hall’s constrained location within Halifax Town Centre, and its proximity to live operational commercial premises, facilitated the appointment of a local Community Liaison Officer to coordinate engagement. Furthermore, the commissioning of a bat survey identified three roosts of species. As all bats and their breeding sites are legally protected, a license from Natural England had to be granted before work could continue.