BP to build 1GW hydrogen production plant on Teesside Mar 18, 2021 BP today unveiled its plans to create what it believes would be the UK’s largest “blue” hydrogen production facility in the Tees Valley. A feasibility study is currently taking place into H2Teesside, which is due to begin production in 2027 and is targeting 1GW of hydrogen production by 2030. It would be integrated with the […] Posted by: Mark Flanagan Read more
British Steel to be used in vital Middlesbrough station overhaul Feb 13, 2023 A vital upgrade of Middlesbrough Station will see British Steel used as part of the huge £34million revamp. Teams are hard at work on the second part of the transport scheme which will revitalise the station undercroft, create new walkways and spaces for businesses, and boost capacity for more rail services. Story Contracting is carrying […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Carter Jonas appointed to advise the Defence Infrastructure Organisation at Catterick Garrison Jun 20, 2023 National property consultancy Carter Jonas has been instructed by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) to advise on the delivery of the regeneration of Catterick Garrison town centre. Catterick Garrison has grown to be the largest Army base in the UK and requires an area for people to gather and spend their leisure time. The need […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Design Team submit planning application for HMRC’s Pilgrim’s Quarter complex Dec 20, 2021 Now that the euphoria of the recent HMRC announcement regarding bringing 9,000 staff into the city centre by 2027 has settled, the priority is to move on at pace with planning and demolition works for the Pilgrim’s Quarter scheme on behalf of the developer, Reuben Brothers (Newcastle) Ltd. The first step in this process was […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Fiera Real Estate disposes of retail asset to Aldi for £5.5m Aug 19, 2022 Fiera Real Estate UK (“FRE UK”) is pleased to announce the sale of West Denton Retail Park in Newcastle on behalf of Fiera Real Estate Long Income Fund UK (“FRELIF”) to Aldi for £5.5m. The asset is situated three miles north-west from Newcastle city centre, just off the A1 and offers excellent road connections for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Former Newcastle Brown Ale brewery site acquired for leisure development Sep 26, 2022 The owner of the UK’s largest shopping centre – the MetroCentre in the North East – has acquires a 13-acre site adjacent to the shopping centre which they’re aiming to transform into a leisure attraction. The former Federation Brewery site, which used to brew Newcastle Brown Ale, has been acquired by ‘The MetroCentre Partnership’ – […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Game-changing £250m investment for University of Sunderland Feb 8, 2023 Today, the University of Sunderland has announced it will be investing £250 million over the next 10 years to transform the facilities enjoyed by students at its campuses in Sunderland and London. This investment is a major step-change in the University’s ambitions, building on the £75 million already invested on facilities in the last five […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Global tech firm invest in £350m transformational project that will bring a world stage to the North East Mar 31, 2022 North East born tech firm, Sage, who are global leaders in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, have recently invested £10m into a community-focused, international venue for world class business and entertainment. As official naming partners this reinforces their commitment to the region as they look to support businesses by unlocking access […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Gresham House invests £164m in Borderlink Broadband Jan 11, 2022 Gresham House’s British Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (BSIF) has invested £164m (€191m) in fibre broadband provider Borderlink Broadband. Gresham House said the investment is being made via its BSIF I and BSIF II funds. Borderlink, trading as rural broadband provider GoFibre, serves residential and business customers across Scotland, Cumbria and Northumberland. BSIF’s £164m funding, together with […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Homes England announces £43m infrastructure investment to support Burtree Garden Village Feb 1, 2023 Homes England is to make a £43 million investment to create the infrastructure required to enable the development of Burtree Garden Village in Darlington as part of the Government’s Levelling Up plans. Burtree Garden Village will see 2,000 new homes built during a 20-year period as well as up to 200,000 sqm of employment space […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Iconic Rothbury Estate: A £35M, 10,000-Acre Historic Property in Northumberland Hits the Market for the First Time in 650 Years Aug 2, 2023 For the first time in over 650 years, the Rothbury Estate, a historic property spanning nearly 10,000 acres, is up for sale. The estate, which is valued at £35 million, includes 23 properties and 12 farms. The Percy family, who have owned land in Northumberland since the 14th century, are the current proprietors of the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Incorporating Historic Building Stock into Future Development Mar 8, 2021 AB Heritage’s Leanne Tindle explores how historic character can be used in new developments to create a unique local identity to positively influence how residents, workers and visitors experience the built environment around them. Repurposing historic building stock can play an important role in supporting both a low carbon agenda and local economies. Overview A […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
