A new look for Northgate House
MAJOR WORK to create office and retail space in the former building owned by Calderdale Council is nearing completion.
The Northgate development has seen the transformation of the old Halifax central library and council office HQ.
The library section opened as Trinity Sixth Form Academy in September 2020 and the remaining space has been developed to provide office space and a new retail and leisure offer in Halifax.
The office space will be taken up by the new tenant RSA, the multi-national insurance group which is moving into the large office space at the Northgate
House site from neighbouring Dean Clough, Halifax.
Karl Helgesen, Chief Claims Officer at RSA, said: “We are really looking forward to moving in to the redeveloped Northgate House.
“We wanted an office that our staff would enjoy working from, but also enabled them to continue to provide the high quality service our customers expect and deserve from us. ~
“Northgate offers this, has been designed to our specifications and importantly underlines our continuing commitment to the area. We are really pleased that we have been able to play a role in the redevelopment of this key town centre landmark.”
The formal handover of the office space to RSA is due to take place later this year.
Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Strategy, Councillor Jane Scullion (Lab, Luddendenfoot), said: “It’s great news that major works to the courtyard and interior of the Northgate House development are now nearing completion.
“To deliver this regeneration project against the backdrop of unprecedented challenges is an incredible achievement. I couldn’t be prouder of the resilience of our officers, contractors and consultants in bringing this hugely important development forward.”
It’s great news that major works to the courtyard and interior are now nearing completion.