New tenants wanted for Harnham Bunker
Salisbury City Council is looking for a community tenant for the underground bunker
One of Salisbury's most unique venues is looking for new tenants!
The City Council has announced it will shortly be looking for proposals for the Harnham Bunker, a converted former post war underground military telephone exchange.
It wants the new building to be "used by the community for the community" and is looking for ideas from groups and organisations with a strong focus on youth provision.
The local authority say they are looking for proposals that will:
- Be inclusive - encouraging and supporting access for all
- Be sustainable - with a sound financial plan for long term operation
- Have a focus on youth provision
- Increase the vibrancy of Salisbury
- Improve community skills and resilience
- Build community spirit
- Bring groups together across the city to work together
It's located in a small area of woodland at the junction of Old Blandford Road and Grasmere Close at Harnham.
The bunker replaced the former control centre for the then District Council in the basement of 'The Council House' at Bourne Hill in 1963.
After standing derelict for years it opened as a music venue in 2017 following a large grant from Wiltshire Council.
On Wednesday (9th June) an application form will become available on the Salisbury City Council website.
Anyone wanting to register their interest and be sent more information should email corporate@salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk.