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The Common Room was established in 2017 to lead the redevelopment and manage the assets of The Mining Institute. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which awarded us a grant of £5 million, the project is nearing completion.
Using our building’s unique heritage, we’re supporting the next generation of innovators and engineers.
It’s our aim to promote skills development for the region’s workforce and to support the equity of knowledge around our region’s past, present and future industry.
Development Timeline
June 2018
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Award Granted
December 2018
We closed our doors to begin redevelopment work
23rd September 2019
Building construction work began
Brims Construction won the contract to refurbish the building after a careful tender process.
Brims Construction won the contract to refurbish the building after a careful tender process.
July 2021
The Common Room opened it's doors
The building officially opened its doors in July 2021; slightly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The building officially opened its doors in July 2021; slightly delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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