Two developments in Beverley have received recognition for their projects at the recent ERYC Chairman Award’s.
Work undertaken to convert both the Westwood Hospital and the Catholic Club picked up Chairman Built Heritage Awards.
Westwood Park was named the winner in the ‘Commercial developments and major schemes’ for their project in preserving and developing the old hospital site.
Nicola Hennis, Martin Coward and William Bayliss, who collected the award said they were pleased with winning as they felt the people of the community had recognised the work that had been undertaken.
William said; “Beverley is a great town and when the hospital came up for development it was the perfect location.”
“A lot of the character of the old buildings has remained and it was remarkably easy to convert the main hospital building and we feel we’ve carried out this renovation sympathetically and enhanced the fantastic conservation area it is in.”
HW Investments were named over winners in the Single new dwellings, conversions and minor works category, commenting on their success Richard Harrison, who runs HW Investments said:
“The building had fallen into a state of disrepair for the last 10 to 15 years so when the building came up for sale we jumped at the chance to breathe new life into it.”
“We put a lot of time, effort and planning into the development so we could restore it to its former glory.”
“It’s fantastic to win this award and be recognised for the work we’ve done on the building.”
Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, John Dennis said;
“As my civic year comes to an end I feel privileged and extremely proud to be presenting these awards.”
“During my year of office, I have seen first-hand the hard work and dedication of countless people, who work tirelessly within their local communities.”
“I have been touched by the great warmth and generosity of spirit, which the area represents, and impressed with the good work being undertaken by many.”
“The contribution of local people who give their time and work for others in a voluntary capacity with no though of reward and, without whose efforts, many if the good things we perhaps take for granted in the East Riding would simply not happen at all.”
