Ambitious Regeneration Plan For Hull’s Docklands
A consultation process has begun for the long term regeneration of Hull’s Western Docklands, the Hull Daily Mail reports. The area in question lies between the Humber Estuary and the A63, and the plans contain a mixture of new residential and commercial space.
Some of the land is the former site of the medical product firm Smith & Nephew’s factory and offices. The firm are currently in the process of relocating to a new facility at Melton West Business Park, to the west of Hull city centre, after stating that the old premises are no longer fit for purpose.
Furthermore, the site of the former Arco headquarters at Waverley Street has been included in the plans. A cruise ship terminal is also planned for the bullnose at Albert Dock.
Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: “The Western Docklands is a key landmark location within the city, being beside the waterfront, but also being the gateway for people driving into the city.”
He added: “It’s a site with enormous potential and the masterplan provides a clear framework for how the site could offer high-quality city living and employment in the years ahead. I support the masterplan and look forward to hearing the views of landowners, businesses and residents across the city on how they would like to see the area develop.”
The consultation process will take six weeks, with both online and in-person venues available. Further details will be released before the start of the consultation on the 6 February.
In other development news for Hull, work is about to start on a £200m technology park on a former racecourse between Hull and Hendon. During the first phase of construction, a power station, a data centre and a main access road will be built.
Yorkshire Energy Park director Jo Barnes said: “We are pleased that the Committee has approved these applications that build on the outline consent YEP already has, taking us a step closer to delivering a state-of-the art energy and technology business park adjacent to the port and within the proposed freeport tax zone.”
She added: “We are excited by its potential to bring new investment and jobs to the region and to support our local communities through our partnerships with the University of Lincoln and Vital Energi.”
“Our work with key stakeholders in the South Holderness area has been building over the last few years as we are determined to bring forward something that our local community can be proud of. We are also committed to putting the park at the heart of the UK’s Energy Estuary and these applications are the next part of that journey.”
Once the first phase is complete, an education centre will be built that will be a part of the University of Lincoln campus. The ultimate goal is to create a hub for energy, technology and manufacturing firms, and it is projected that the scheme could create up to 4,480 jobs for the region.
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