New details and images have been revealed of the £2.9million redevelopment of Blackburn Youth Zone to create a brand new employment and skills hub in the unused neighbouring Fuse Box building. The major makeover will include an upgraded main entrance with a skate-friendly approach, murals and a green ‘living wall’ of plants.
The Fuse Box building will be refurbished to provide further provision for the upper age range of young people. They will include a new entrance area including food station, workshop, laser cutting room, arts studio, maker space, meeting room, large events space, health and well-being room, music room including sound booth, and a gym.
The revamp, first revealed last month, is part of an £8m upgrade of youth provision in Blackburn and Darwen which will also see a £3.3m doubling of the size of Darwen Youth Centre, £1m to transform Audley and…
