Former Debenhams, Workington

Project Summary: The project comprises full strip out of the former Debenhams three storey unit at Washington Square, Workington including landlord enabling works ahead of a new incoming tenant. Firecrest Construction commenced the strip-out in January 2023 which comprises removal of all Debenhams fixtures and fittings, including removal of 4no. escalators and roof plant. The enabling works include shopfront replacement and façade refurbishment, structural floor infills, new partitions to form the incoming tenant’s demise and provision of a new staircase. Works were undertaken alongside CDA Architects, RWO Civil & Structural engineers and Hydrock M&E Engineers. The total cost of the works is £1.5m.