Coventry’s City Centre Cultural Gateway (CCCG) is back on track after the appointment of GRAHAM as the main contractor.
The project – a collaboration by Arts Council England, the British Council, CV Life, Coventry University and Coventry City Council – was paused in September when the previous contractor, ISG, went into administration.
The building is being converted from what used to be an IKEA store. The CCCG is intended to be a hub for the creative and cultural sectors.
Councillor Naeem Akhtar, cabinet member for housing and communities at Coventry City Council, said: “Not only are we bringing high-profile national partners to the city, we’ll have the ability to create opportunities for people in this sector and for residents here in our city.”
Ronan Hughes, GRAHAM regional director, added: “We understand the importance of getting this project back on track. Our priority is to deliver a new cultural destination that meets the needs of all partners and stakeholders.”
The Arts Council plans to relocate its collection of 8,000 pieces of the most important British art into the facility.
Coventry University will occupy two floors of the building, creating a space for research, innovation and enterprise.
GRAHAM is due to start work on the site from spring 2025 with completion targeted for summer 2026.
