New addition to city skyline taking shape
roof of the 33m-high structure.
Work on the building which will house a range of public sector and support organisations when it opens its doors next year - got underway last November, and is on track to complete by next autumn.
It is the latest development to transform Sunderland’s city centre skyline, standing on St Mary’s Boulevard in the Riverside Sunderland development area, that is also home to The Beam, where global grocery business Ocado is based.
Councillor Graeme Miller, leader of Sunderland City Council, said topping out marked an important milestone for the building, and the wider development of the Riverside Sunderland site.
“We’re thrilled to see the outline of what will be an important new building for Sunderland residents take shape.
“City Hall will act as a hub for a range of organisations that offer help and support to people living in Sunderland, bringing them together under one roof to make it easy for our residents to access the assistance they need to prosper.
"We’re looking forward to seeing it completed.
"And topping out marks an important moment in the construction programme, which we’re pleased is moving ahead on schedule despite UK lockdown earlier this year.”
City Hall will consist of two main footprints connected by a large glass atrium and will deliver a modern environment for the near-2,000 workers who will be based there, as well as state of the art services for residents to tap into.
Locally based construction business Bowmer + Kirkland was appointed to work on the building, which council chiefs say ensures money is reinvested in the city.