Fishergate Baptist Challenge Competition
An open competition for developers and regeneration practitioners
Spring 2009
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This is a chance for you to put forward a commercially viable scheme for the redevelopment of this Grade 2 Listed building on a prime site in Preston City Centre, two minutes walk from the railway station. Built in 1857 on the design of Preston architect James Hibbert, who was also responsible for the Harris Museum, the church dominates the main shopping street, and its tower can be seen for miles around.
The deacons and members of Fishergate Baptist Church are looking for imaginative schemes which preserve a proportion of the space within the building for the church to continue and develop its work among the people of the city.
Even at a time of recession the site presents a good opportunity for investment.
Developers are invited to submit their proposals for the transformation of the building in an open competition.
The winner of this competition will be invited to negotiate favourable terms for a long lease, (or possible freehold interest) in return for developing accessible space for church and community use, adapted for Christian ministry in the 21st Century.
We are seeking initial expressions of interest by April 15th 2009 and
final worked up proposals by July 30th 2009.
Rev. Neil Jones
01772 862470
or by email
to arrange a chance to
view the building.