News

Purcell-designed restoration of Colchester’s Jumbo water tower set to begin

By 2025-07-16T10:00:00

jumbo 2

Work on £6m scheme to convert Victorian landmark into visitor destination due to start later this year

Work is due to begin on the £6 million restoration of the grade II* listed Jumbo water tower in Colchester, with Purcell as heritage architect. The practice was appointed following a competition in 2022 and is working with contractor Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver the scheme, which aims to conserve and repurpose the disused 19th-century structure as a visitor attraction.

…

This content is available to registered users | Already registered?Login here

You are not currently logged in.

To continue reading this story, sign up for free guest access

Existing Subscriber? LOGIN

REGISTER for free access on selected stories and sign up for email alerts. You get:

  • Up to the minute architecture news from around the UK
  • Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

 

Subscribe to Building Design and you will benefit from:

Gated access promo

  • Unlimited news
  • Reviews of the latest buildings from all corners of the world
  • Technical studies
  • Full access to all our online archives
  • PLUS you will receive a digital copy of WA100 worth over £45

Subscribe now for unlimited access.