Darwen Tower THE restoration and repair of an East Lancashire moorland landmark will start next month. Councillors hope to award the contract for the upgrade of Darwen Tower in the next three weeks with work starting on site in early April. The restoration of the Grade II listed building is due to be completed by September. The timetable for the £305,000 upgrade is revealed in a report to Blackburn with Darwen Council s Executive Board meeting on Thursday. It asks the senior councillors to authorise the selection of one of five specialist contractors who have bid for the work. It will be paid for out of £225,000 from the government s Darwen Town Deal, £70,000 raised through local fund raising led by Darwen Rotary and a £10,000 grant from the council.
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COUNCILLORS are set to give the green light to a major upgrade for an iconic East Lancashire landmark. Repairs and improvements to Darwen Tower have been recommended for approval by Blackburn with Darwen Planning Committee on Thursday. The £280,000 scheme will see the addition of stainless-steel engraved plaques to the Grade II listed building s observation deck and new steel supports for its upper landing. The project includes the replacement of rainwater pipes, signage, broken and missing glazing, and ground and first floor doors. It also proposes the repointing and consolidation of walls and repairs to asphalt weathering, handrails, landings and steps.