Changes

Following tender, contractors Ryan Chance undertook works including on the roof structure and windows. A complete internal fit out took place with installation of data and IT communications. A mixture of volunteers and contractors refitted the building at a projected cost of £149,300. WFDC allowed two years of non-national domestic rate relief on the SVR’s rates with an SVR undertaking to spend this relief contribution on the refurbishment. This relief provided £144,500 towards the cost.

The SVR occupied the building in from 25 April 2014<ref>[https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/business/11245979.severn-valley-railway-chuffed-about-new-office-move-to-kidderminster/ ‘Severn Valley Railway chuffed about new office move to Kidderminster’, Worcester News, 30 May 2014] (Retrieved 10 February 2020)</ref>.