76 HP Contracts - Gosport Museum & Art Gallery
HP CONTRACTS - GOSPORT MUSEUM & ART GALLERY
HP Contracts have been successfully delivering construction , alteration and refurbishment contracts since 1993 . Initially an interior fit out specialist but expanding , to meet client demands for a comprehensive package supplier , to be the multi-million pound business that they are today with clients in the public and private sector across the south of England from Kent to Dorset , London to the Midlands .
Works are project managed by the experienced contract team and delivered by a dedicated site manager using HP Contracts ’ own skilled trade operatives and specialist sub-contractors .
Projects range from school toilet refurbishments ; re-configuring commercial office layouts ; structural alterations ; or extensions ; to even building a new glass walkway over an aquarium shark tank .
Now , HP Contracts are working on a major redevelopment of Gosport ’ s Old Grammar School following £ 100,000 in funding from Arts Council England ( ACE ).
Operated by charity Hampshire Cultural Trust , the Old Grammar School on Gosport High Street currently houses Gosport Gallery , the Play Gallery and hands-on education centre , SEARCH .
Planning permission and listed building consent for the iconic , Grade II listed building have been granted for the construction of a new single storey walkway that will connect the entrance on the High Street with Gosport Gallery at the rear of the building on Ordnance Road , enabling the creation of a new landscaped courtyard . Approval has also been granted for internal and external alterations , which will see two major additions to the current building : the reinstatement of a museum for Gosport and a new café .
Paul Sapwell , Chief Executive of Hampshire Cultural Trust , commented : “ We ’ re thrilled that planning permission has been granted so that we can now forge ahead with creating Gosport Museum and Art Gallery . We are also delighted to have received this invaluable £ 100,000 award from Arts Council England , which , in addition to the funding we have already secured for the project , means that we will be able to realise our ambitious plans and vision to create this new cultural hub in the heart of Gosport .
“ The rejuvenated building will blend history , heritage , arts , education and culture all under one roof . There will be a programme of exhibitions , talks , workshops and events , as well as curriculum-linked science and history sessions for schools . The new museum will see Gosport ’ s rich naval , military and social heritage take pride of place in the centre of town , while the café will provide a fantastic and unique meeting space in and for the community .”
Phil Gibby , Area Director , Arts Council England , South West , said : “ We are very excited to be awarding Hampshire Cultural Trust £ 100,000 through our National Lottery Projects Grants funding programme for this exciting redevelopment in Gosport ’ s historic High Street . The new community hub will transform Gosport Museum and Art Gallery , bring invaluable arts and cultural experiences to the local community and breathe fresh life into the beautiful Old Grammar School building .
“ The redevelopment is a key part of the High Street Heritage Action Zone project and will play a central role in Gosport Place Board ’ s longer term plans for achieving town centre regeneration through cultural redevelopment . We know that investing in culture creates jobs , revives high streets and makes people proud of the place they live - which is why we ’ re so pleased to support this fantastic project in Gosport from Hampshire Cultural Trust , made possible thanks to National Lottery players .”
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