New era for Market Square as £83m Wolverhampton Westside transformation begins

Work has officially started on the long-awaited transformation of Wolverhampton Westside, as fresh funding has been secured to drive forward what is now known as the Smithgate development.

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Workmen have moved on site at Market Square and construction hoardings are going up as development officially begins on the long-awaited transformation of Wolverhampton Westside.

Contractors have been seen preparing the land in recent days, with site partitions erected around the perimeter and early ground works under way, marking the first visible signs of progress on a scheme that has been years in the making.

Market Square, where work has started and new fencing is going up
Market Square, where work has started and new fencing is going up