Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, visits the Glasgow School of Art to see how £5 million of UK Government funding will help in its restoration.
DCMS writes:
The fire at the school on 23 May damaged the 1907-1909 section of the internationally significant Mackintosh Building and the Culture Secretary today visited the school.
The UK Government has committed an additional £5 million to go toward the costs of creating the school’s Graduate and Research Centre, which was announced by the Chancellor on Tuesday 22nd July. This is on top of the £5 million the UK Government announced last month for the school’s Mackintosh Appeal, which aims to raise £20 million to help with repairs.
The fire has meant the school’s plans to create a revolutionary Graduate and Research Centre has lost momentum and the £10m Government investment, will help the school achieve its ambitious future.
Sajid Javid said:
“The damage done by the fire to the magnificent Mackintosh Building is terrible but what really hits is the loss of students’ work and the many hours of creativity and dedication they poured into it.
“The resilience shown by the staff and students since the terrible fire is a real inspiration.
“I’m pleased the Government has been able to help secure the future of the Glasgow School of Art and I look forward to returning to see the Mackintosh Building when it has been restored to its former glory.”
