Work starts at Island Quarter, Nottingham
Work is now starting on site to clear the area for this exciting mixed-use development by Conygar, which forms part of the regeneration of Nottingham’s south side.
G&T is providing Cost Management services on the scheme, which received planning in 2019, alongside Leslie Jones (Masterplanning architect) and Jestico+Whiles (Detail design architect).
The 40-acre former Boots Island site, which has been derelict for around 25 years, will be transformed to provide a destination for leisure, work and home. The scheme will include 907 houses and flats, 634,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, a 194-bedroom lifestyle hotel, 11,000 sq ft of retail space, 666 student bedrooms, a linear park and community space. The existing warehouse will also be repurposed as creative and trade space.
"We believe this is a unique development which will help to elevate Nottingham’s position, not just in the Midlands, but also the UK"Robert Ware
Conygar
© Leslie Jones Architects
Robert Ware of Conygar said, “Being on site to start clearing ahead of this huge development is a symbolic step and shows the progress that has been made so far.”
He added, “Nottingham is a vibrant and creative city where several exciting developments are taking place and our plans for the site are a key part of this regeneration. We believe this is a unique development which will help to elevate Nottingham’s position, not just in the Midlands, but also the UK”.
Phase 1A will focus on regenerating the canal basin area and creating a new pavilion while Phase 1B will include the lifestyle hotel as well as co-working space and food and beverage outlets.
“We are delighted to be working on this exciting development with Conygar and the project team and very much look forward to helping to bring the site back into use.”Theo Constantinides
Partner, G&T