Galliford Try has started works on the first phase of restoration and improvement works at Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library.
Moseley Road Baths is one of the oldest of six Grade II* listed swimming baths in the UK. Together with Balsall Heath Library, these buildings form a vital part of the city’s cultural and architectural legacy.
This initial phase marks a significant milestone in the long-term vision to revitalise these historic buildings into a wellbeing, leisure and cultural destination for the community.
The project will see the reconfiguration of the visitor spaces and reception areas, and installation of renewable energy including air source heat pumps, as well as permanent level access to both buildings and restoration of the historic library with lift access to a new mezzanine floor.
The works are being delivered in partnership with Birmingham City Council and Moseley Road Baths Charitable Incorporated Organisation and funded by UK Government, Birmingham City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund. With the support of a wider coalition of organisations including Historic England, World Monuments Fund, National Trust, and the Friends of Moseley Road Baths.
Simon Courtney, Managing Director for Galliford Try Building West Midlands and South West, commented: “We’re delighted to be delivering the first phase of works at Moseley Road Baths and Balsall Heath Library. Our team brings extensive experience working on heritage and city centre projects across the region, including the redevelopment of The Exchange in Centenary Square, and we’re proud to be part of a project that means so much to the local community.”
Cllr Saima Suleman, cabinet member for digital, culture, heritage and tourism, said: “Swimming, health and wellbeing have always been at the centre of this project. It’s vital the future of this amazing building can be secured but as we’ve always said, the project has been about so much more than the building. This is such an exciting project that will have such a positive impact for the Balsall Heath community, which is one of the most deprived wards in the city.”
