Work begins in Paulton to convert former Focus store into Wickes

Work has now begun to turn the derelict former Focus store at Old Mills in Paulton into a new Wickes Building Supplies.

The building, that has stood empty since closure in 2011, is now a hive of activity with construction workers carrying out demolition work within the building.

Planning permission to turn the site into a new DIY store was granted earlier this year. The scheme will see around £2.2million invested into the site and around 50 jobs created.

The plans include the complete refurbishment of the building, with new entrances, a revised parking layout and a new landscaping scheme.

It is thought work will take around 16 weeks to complete.

Source : SGS Norbury - Somerset Guardian
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