Preston Markets Canopy set for Installation

21 July 2020

The new walkway canopy at Preston Markets is planned to be installed from Monday 3 August 2020

The canopy has been completely manufactured off-site and set for installation which is planned to commence at the beginning of August and take approximately ten weeks to complete. The installation will take place out of the Market's trading hours, causing minimal disruption to the traders and customers.

This follows the major capital investment scheme that was agreed by Council on 22 August 2019 to improve the conditions in the Market Hall. The canopy will sit above the internal walkways between the stalls and improve the environment throughout the year to ensure it is a more comfortable for customers and traders.

The structure is fabricated of steel frames, infilled with clear panels, in order to maintain the visual appearance of the underside of the original 1875 canopy.

Councillor Robert Boswell, Cabinet Member for Environment at Preston City Council said:

"This great news is the final step for the improvements to the Market Hall. The time scales work towards completion during the Autumnal months and in place for the busy festive period.

Preston Markets is full of excellent products and has remained open for the people of Preston during these tough few months. We need Prestonians to continue to support these local businesses and continue to Shop Local."  

Sam Livesey, Chairman of the Traders Association at Preston Markets said:

"This installation programme is welcomed by all the traders at Preston Markets. The plan means the canopy is in place before the colder months and there will be minimal disruption to our trade and customers.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Preston Markets over the past few months and hope your support continues."

David Palmer, Director of DP Structures said:

"We are looking forward to starting onsite at Preston Markets and getting the canopies installed as quickly as possible. I am glad we have been able to work with Preston City Council to create a plan which will minimize the disruption to the traders and customers at Preston Markets.

This canopy design aims to retain the heat in the Market Hall, while still be able to see the underside of the beautiful Victorian canopy."

Further Information

• The Market Hall at Preston Markets is open Monday to Saturday 8am to 5pm. Therefore the installation works will take place outside of these hours.
• The aim of the walkway canopies is to retain the heat already generated in the Market Hall, rather than introduce additional heat sources.  
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