Willmott Dixon has been chosen by Great Yarmouth Borough Council as its development partner for the regeneration of North Quays Waterfront.
The company will work with the council to take forward the ‘most significant development opportunity in a generation’ with the ambition to create a vibrant mixed-use development that will strengthen the town’s social and economic future.
The development will comprise of a mix of leisure amenities, retail space, residential areas and public realm, all designed to complement and preserve the town’s rich history and heritage by creating a welcoming environment that serves residents, businesses and visitors. It will generate new employment opportunities, boost local tourism and support mental health and wellbeing by delivering spaces that reflect the evolving needs of the community.
Willmott Dixon’s team of regeneration experts will also look at improving connectivity and accessibility, to reinforce North Quays’ strategic role as a gateway to the town centre, especially with its proximity to the train station.
Councillor Carl Smith, Leader of Great Yarmouth Borough Council, said: “We are hugely excited to be bringing forward the town’s most significant development opportunity in a generation. North Quay is a key site which will become a vibrant new destination and will further enhance the town’s already prosperous economic future. We owe it to our residents and all those who love Great Yarmouth to create a scheme which will live up to our inspiring and innovative history. We look forward to working with Willmott Dixon who share this vision.”
