Work begins on Blackpool civil service office

Work has started on a new office building, which forms part of the £350M Talbot Gateway regeneration that is transforming the heart of Blackpool town centre.

VINCI Building, nationwide placemaker, Muse, and its partner, Blackpool Council, have started work bringing forward a 20,000m² highly-sustainable office building for the civil service.

More than 3,000 public servants will relocate to the striking, seven-storey regional hub, when it completes in 2025.

The new offices will generate significant new footfall to the area, boosting trade to local businesses, retailers, restaurants, cafes and leisure facilities, alongside a wealth of new job opportunities for local people.

Alan McBride, Projects Director at Muse, said: “We’re pleased to appoint VINCI Building and to start on site building this fantastic facility on behalf of Blackpool Council.

“As a business, we’re committed to creating places with purpose for people that offer tangible environmental and social benefits to local communities and are looking forward to seeing the building progress.

“We’re focused with partners as we re-energise the town centre, by delivering a place that blends the town’s rich history with its aspirations for the future. We’re delighted to be playing such an important role with the council in delivering our shared vision for building a better, more attractive and resilient Blackpool”

Cllr Lynn Williams, Leader of Blackpool Council, said: “It is fantastic to see this development start on site and is a great start to the New Year. Throughout the pandemic we were determined to push on with our regeneration of Blackpool and it is really exciting to see so much of our vision for the future coming to fruition.”