The move is yet another step towards the completion of the £8.15 million redevelopment of the historic building. Cllr Tamara Reay, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for transport and assets, said: “We are approximately half-way through renovating this historic building and are now at a stage where we are installing mechanical and electrical equipment.
“As we intend to grant the Trowbridge Town Hall Trust a 125- year lease on completion of the works, it is important that we provide equipment which not only brings this old building into the 21 st century but is energy efficient with low future maintenance costs. READ MORE: Wessex Water: Almost £2m to be invested in huge sewage overflow tank The huge three-tonne air handling unit and air source heat pump is lifted by a 80-tonne crane onto the roof of Trowbridge Town Hall. Image: Trevor Porter 77095-2 (Image: Trevor Porter) “This will help ensure that this much-loved cultural and community asset remains a vibrant hub of activity in Trowbridge town centre for future generations to enjoy.
” Meticulous planning went into fitting the crane within the site compound to reduce disruption and the need for a road closure in Market Street. The space on the roof is also extremely limited so substantial work went into remodelling and strengthening the roof to ensure that it fitted. The huge three-tonne air handling unit and air source heat pump in situ on the Trowbridge Town Hall roof.
(Image: Beard Construction / Wiltshire Counc.
