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This picture shows how the multi-million pound transformation of Wolverhampton Civic Hall is forging ahead.
Hall bosses have revealed they even had to consider the threat of terrorism in its design meaning the old glass ceiling was removed.
Mark Blackstock, Civic Halls boss, said: "If a bomb went off the glass ceiling would drop down and potentially add to the devastation.
"It's not something anyone wants to think about but it left us with a decision to make. We took down the glass panel and replaced it with a ceiling with an acoustic treatment. It does mean the sound will be better than ever."
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Wolverhampton Civic Halls, which includes the Wulfrun Hall, is undergoing the biggest overhaul in its 78 year history costing £14 million.
It closed in December last year, but work has started to gather pace.
The revamp will also see the Civic stage extended by 18ft and a new bar fitted. A new balcony at the back of the Wulfrun will add 230 seats.
Capacity will increase in both venues, meaning they will cater for nearly 5,000 people with improved hospitality areas.
The work is set to be completed by March 2018, although both the Wulfrun and the Civic will temporarily re-open for shows before then. The Civic will open on October 8 for the Garage Gathering, and will also host James, the Blast Off 20th birthday party and the Grand Slam of Darts among other shows.
It is not the only city venue to have a revamp – Wolverhampton Grand Theatre has had a £1.1 million transformation too.
