Hobson & Porter Awarded National Holocaust Museum Contract
Team Lincolnshire Ambassador Hobson & Porter has been awarded a significant second phase of development at the National Holocaust Museum in Laxton, Nottinghamshire.
This next stage of the project, which began this month and will complete by the end of October, includes the construction of two key extensions and a major overhaul of sitewide infrastructure.
Works include a collections store extension to the existing 19th-century cottages, a new toilet block extension to the Ronson Building, and a comprehensive new drainage installation, including a rainwater harvester and a new sewage treatment plant.
This additional phase represents a critical continuation of the museum’s transformation following its 30th anniversary celebrations.
Steve Musgrave, Contracts Manager at Hobson & Porter, said:
“We’re incredibly proud to be continuing our work with the National Holocaust Museum team and partners. Phase two builds on the structural improvements we've already delivered and focuses on the long-term sustainability and functionality of the site.”
The drainage and environmental upgrades are central to ensuring the museum’s infrastructure can support increased visitor numbers and improved facilities.
Hobson & Porter’s site manager Rich Pittock, who also led the initial works, added:
“We’re tackling some technically challenging but essential upgrades in this phase. From modern sewage treatment to sustainable rainwater harvesting, this work ensures the museum’s facilities match the ambition and sensitivity of its mission.”
The first phase, which completed earlier this year, involved a £5 million investment in key museum spaces, laying the foundations for an enhanced visitor experience.
Janet Mills from the National Holocaust Museum said:
“These extensions and infrastructure upgrades are vital to our future growth. As we welcome thousands of schoolchildren and visitors annually, these enhancements reflect our commitment to education, remembrance, and resilience.”
Hobson & Porter has an excellent reputation in heritage and cultural construction following several recent landmark restorations, including the £3.3 million Champney Treasure House in Beverley.