Works pave the way for next phase of city centre redevelopment

Scaffolding is being removed today – 20 January – from the former BHS building as Hull City Council’s Albion Square regeneration project prepares to move onto its next phase.

Asbestos removal from the derelict building is now complete.

In total, 607,000 tonnes of contaminated waste, including concrete blocks containing asbestos, was removed from the building, taking 21 months to complete.

The next steps for Albion Square will be discussed at the council’s cabinet meeting on 24 February.

The primary objective of Albion Square’s redevelopment, is to transform a strategically positioned city centre site into a high-quality mixed-use scheme with a focus on residential and a mix of active uses on the ground floor.

A recent addition to the Albion Square project is a state-of-the-art community diagnostic centre (CDC), on the corner of Bond Street and Albion Street.

Due to open this year, the facility is set to enhance healthcare services in the region, providing residents with improved access to essential diagnostic services including CTs, X-rays, MRI and phlebotomy all under one roof.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration at the council, said: “I am pleased to see that the scaffolding on the former BHS building is now being removed, with preparations taking place for the next stage of the project.”