Wilson Street Refurbisment & The Coffee Works

Impact Housing Association has been involved with Allerdale Borough Council in looking at enhancing the Wilson Street and Curwen Street areas in Workington. This would be to encourage greater use by pedestrians whilst respecting and improving the heritage aspects of the streets.

The two properties on Wilson Street that were derelict and in dangerous condition, Impact purchased and refurbished then to provide an office and a coffee shop with an external seating area. This was funded through a Heritage Grant, SRB and ourselves.

Part of Wilson Street was also refurbished with an extension to provide 2 flats, this was funded by the Housing Corporation.

Allerdale Borough Council were keen to see this scheme progressed as Wilson Street is the Gateway between the retail and conservation areas. Development of this scheme has reflected the architectural theme of the conservation area and enhanced the vitality of the street, bringing previously derelict and dangerous buildings back into commercial and domestic use.

Wilson Street Before Refurbishment

Artistic Drawing of how it will look	Wilson Street After Refurbishment
Below are more photos of the New Coffee shop The Coffee Works, and the Office Space next door
Entrance To The Coffee Works Cafe	Side View Of The Office Space and Coffee Works
Front View Of The Coffee Works	Side View Of The Coffee Work and External Seating Area
Front View Of The Office Accommodation