Norwich: St Crispin's House student flats near completion

The white protective sheets around former office building St Crispin's House, in Duke Street, have been removed and scaffolding is coming down.

The 1970s office building was abandoned having once housed the Stationery Office, providing extra space for the neighbouring Sovereign House.

The completion date for the building is August 31 (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

Construction giant McAleer and Rushe has transformed the building into a 684-bed student accommodation block, which will be run by student housing provider Yugo with room prices starting at £175 a week.

The completion date for the £42m converted office space was announced for August 31, with students officially moving in on September 16.

The white sheets and scaffolding is starting to come down from the building (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

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John Mosley, residence manager at Yugo, said: "We're well on track for these dates and everything is looking really good.

"There's been some slight delays but nothing serious.

Students will be able to move into the accommodation on September 16 (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

"Work on the interior is being finished off now, adding a few bits of furniture to the lower floors.

"The cinema is ready while some of the other social spaces, such as the gym, photography room and karaoke room will be finished in the next few weeks."

The building has been converted in a 684-bed student accommodation block (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

Work is now being finished on the interior of the building (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)