Construction works are set to be finished by the end of next year. Credit: Wirestock Creators via Shutterstock.

UK-based construction company G F Tomlinson has broken ground on the advanced Science & Discovery Centre and Planetarium at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton-in-Ashfield, England.

Works on the Science & Discovery Centre include the construction of a new structure above the reservoir to enhance space while preserving the historical characteristics of the site and transforming the current structure into a functional facility.

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As part of the project, a decommissioned underground Victorian reservoir will be turned into a learning centre for school and group tours.

Aside from the planetarium, this new facility will feature an exhibition hall, classrooms, a café, and conference spaces.

The company procured this project via procurement specialist SCAPE.

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Construction works at the centre commenced at the end of August this year and are expected to be completed late next year.

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The Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society, backed by Ashfield District Council, is the client of this project.

The development comes under one of the 16 projects supported by the £62.6m Towns Fund obtained by the council from the national government in 2021.

Tomlinson managing director Chris Flint said: “The Planetarium and Science Discovery Centre will play a key part in inspiring young people on both the wonder and science of space and along with the increase in footfall of visitors to the new facility, will be a place of learning and enjoyment for many years to come.”