Teesworks

Ambitious plans to transform the former SSI Redcar steelworks site have taken a step forward – as planning permission has been granted.

The project, named Teesworks, is a public sector led development project which will act as a truly game-changing scheme for the region – creating a world class manufacturing site feeding into the North East’s desire to lead the UK’s green revolution with offshore wind manufacturing set to be the key feature of the site. [emaillocker id=”71749″]

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: “I’m delighted these game-changing plans have been approved. This is one of the biggest planning applications in the North of England and it will see a key part of the Teesworks site, that’s three times larger than the Amazon facility in Darlington, brought back to life. Teesside is already leading the way for the rest of the UK to follow with our clean energy plans, but this takes us to the next stage.

“This space will be used to manufacture offshore wind turbines, and the new heavy lifting quay we announced last month will give ships and international firms easy access to be able to transport not only these turbines, but also all the other exciting projects and businesses that will be located on site. Redevelopment of the Teesworks site is a critical part of my plan for jobs, and already 557 local people from across Teesside, Darlington and Hartlepool are working onsite, including former steelworkers who until recently were working as contractors around the country, now they are back working close to home and putting more money in their pocket for them and their families.

“These are exciting times at Teesworks with a hive of activity, local workers returning to site and contracts being awarded to local firms. With the right plan, we are turning the site into a real hive of activity that people can be proud of again.”

The project – and the opportunities and intel on how to get involved – will be discussed at the North East Economic Growth Conference: https://www.built-environment-networking.com/event/north-east-development-conference-3/

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