The Heart of Slough project took another step forward this week.
Following Age Concern’s successful relocation to new Slough premises in the town centre, demolition work has now started on their old headquarters in William Street.
The building is being removed as part of the £400m Heart of Slough project to revitalise the town centre. This will enable work to start on the development of the Learning Curve, an iconic new building for Slough which will house the new library.
The Learning Curve, which is due for completion in 2012, will be another landmark in the transformed town centre. Like the recently unveiled bus station, it is designed to create a modern and attractive focus for the Slough and breathe new life into the town.
Andrew Blake-Herbert, strategic director of resources, said: “I know Age Concern is delighted with their new premises and I’m pleased we have been able to help them.
“Now we can start the exciting work of redeveloping the Learning Curve quadrant and creating a town centre to be proud of.”
Tracey Morgan, chief executive of Age Concern said: “Local older people are really delighted that Age Concern’s future in the town centre has not only been secured, but that they are being offered a truly wonderful 21st century facility in the town.”
David Ashworth, area director of the Homes and Communities Agency, is delighted with the plans: “I am pleased the Homes and Communities Agency is playing a pivotal role in revitalising the Heart of Slough.
“The exciting architecture of the Learning Curve will increase civic pride and become a real landmark for Slough.”
Other partners involved in the project include Development Securities, who will be providing office accommodation to attract new organisations into the town.
Andrew Blake-Herbert, added: “Slough Borough Council is continuing to invest in the town during this difficult economic period. Our partners remain committed to the scheme and will make their own commercial decisions about when it will be viable to start their part of the development.”
Slough Borough Council
