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GMI Selected for South Shields Customs House Refurbishment
GMI wins contract to refurbish the historic Customs House in South Shields, converting it into a cultural destination with a new glass entrance and internal street as part of £20m Levelling Up Fund regeneration.
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GMI has been chosen to refurbish the historic Customs House in South Shields. The contract, awarded by South Tyneside Council, was procured through the NEPO Framework, which covers 12 local authorities in the North East.
Built in 1863 and extended in 1878, the Customs House is a symbol of the town's maritime heritage. It was converted into an arts venue in the 1990s and now houses a 442-seat theatre, a 132-seat studio cinema, rehearsal rooms, gallery spaces, a restaurant, and a private dining suite. The project will add a new architectural glass entrance and an 'internal street' linking the Customs House with the adjacent Daltons Lane workshop, creating a communal hub for events.