Bradford’s new Darley Street Market building has been handed over to the city’s council after contractor Kier completed the build phase, paving the way for the fit-out stage to begin.
Set in a 43,000 sq ft city centre location, Darley Street Market will feature three trading floors which will welcome independent traders as well as creating a cultural space for live music, arts and entertainment.
On the top floor will be a food and drinks hall with bar area, a stage and large screens for events, as well as a terrace balcony overlooking a 10,800 sq ft open air market square.
The middle floor will have fresh food stalls including butchers, bakers, fishmongers, greengrocers and delicatessens.
The ground floor is where the non-food stalls will be located, and there will also be cafes which open out on to the market square, which features a big screen and can hold around 500 people for events and concerts.
Also on the square is a series of interlocking umbrellas, which can be used to create an undercover area for pop-up market stalls and events.
Below the market square is a large underground space for trader deliveries, additional storage and waste handling and recycling.
Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: “I’d like to thank partners Kier Construction for their work on the construction of this new state-of-the-art market building, which will be enjoyed by people from across the district and beyond.
“We’re looking forward to progressing through the next stage of the project, which is working with traders on the fit out of their stalls.”
Dan Doherty, regional director of Kier Construction North & Scotland, added: “This is a stand-out development for Bradford city centre and brings urban sustainability and community development together in one building.
“I am incredibly proud of the work our teams have done to finish this fantastic building as well as the positive legacy we’ll leave behind as a result of our work within the local community.
“I look forward to seeing the market and local area flourish once it is completed.”
