Design costs linked with Paisley Town Hall refurbishment rise by more than half-a-million pounds

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The costs connected with a design team involved in Paisley Town Hall’s transformation have risen by more than half-a-million pounds.Refurbishment of the landmark venue – described by Renfrewshire Council as a 19th-century “architectural gem” – is due to finish in the summer, with the building expected to reopen in time to host events during the Royal National Mòd in October.However, elected members have been informed specific fees associated with the ambitious project have increased considerably because of a number of different “challenges” which have been encountered.These have included the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, delays to the completion of construction from November 2022 until June this year, variations to the works due to the building’s condition and additional consultant services needed to cope with the volume of change.As a result, the costs for services carried out by the design team, which includes four consultants, have risen from a previously approved fee of £738,519 to a revised £1.282 million.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.