When the mining industry declined in the early ’80s a semi-derelict building, originally a wagon works for building railway rolling stock, was turned into separate units to house emerging businesses. The Springboard Centre officially opened in 1985 with just 21 units, housing a broad cross section of industries ranging from office services to dressmaker, electrician, stone mason and printer. It became home to Mantle Arts in 1994.
Participatory Arts. Writing Projects. Mantle Lane Press.