Key dates leading to opening of Halton Mill in September 2013
- 1 July 2013: Green Elephant Cooperative takes on lease of Halton Mill
- July/August 2013: with refurbishment completed, internal decoration is taking place, with regular workparties to help paint and decorate Halton Mill
- During July and August tenants can start to move in to prepare their individual offices and workshops for business
- 31 August 2013: Official opening of Halton Mill, with star appearence by the Rajah, the Crosby Lions Mechanical Elephant, created by Luneside Engineering, former owners of Halton Mill.
- 1 September 2013: Halton Mill opens for business
- Alison Cahn and Chris Coates, directors of Green Elephant cooperative, celebrate getting the keys to Halton Mill