HE Sowerby Bridge Wharf has scooped a top award for its £2.2 million regeneration project.
The Grade II listed Salt Warehouse and Grade II* listed Warehouse Number Four on the Calder and Hebble Navigation won the Historic Environment category at the glittering Waterways Renaissance Awards ceremony in London.
The 18th century buildings were restored by British Waterways and Calderdale Council and now house a visitor centre, offices, artisan workshops, a repair yard for Shire Cruisers narrow boats and restaurant.
The Renaissance Awards — organised by the Waterways Trust and the British Urban Regeneration Association — aim to recognise and encourage waterway regeneration and development around the UK.
Nigel Stevens, a director of Shire Cruisers, said: "We are thrilled that the Waterways Trust has chosen our partnership scheme. This has recognised the very hard work put in by British Waterways, Calderdale Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, Yorkshire Forward and the tenants of Sowerby Bridge Wharf."
The two warehouses were completed in December 2003 after 12 months' work. Warehouse Number Two was restored in the 1970s.
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