Boris Johnson launches a major new expansion at London's Tate Modern.
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The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today launched a series of major redevelopments at London’s most famous contemporary art gallery, Tate Modern. A new building is being constructed in the oil tanks of the former Bankside power station whilst the existing foundations of the main Turbine Hall are also being reinforced.
In order to make space for this re-development, the area to the south of the Turbine Hall is being cleared. EDF Energy – who currently occupy the nearby Switch House – are modernising their equipment in order to free up space for Tate Modern’s expansion.
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London says: "The genius of London is being able to spot the potential of an ageing power station and create an enormously successful gallery like Tate Modern. It is a cultural landmark and global icon and I'm delighted to support its much-needed expansion.”
Tate Director, Sir Nicholas Serota, agrees: "The new Tate Modern development will be an iconic world-class addition to London’s skyline. We are delighted that the Mayor of London has taken with us the first steps towards its realisation.”
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