Construction contractors are being urged to play their part in the multi-million pound redevelopment of Grimsby’s Freshney Place.
A special meet the buyer event is being held next week, organised by owner North East Lincolnshire Council and Morgan Sindall, the company tasked with delivering the major leisure scheme. The drop-in session takes place between 9am and 3pm on Friday, July 7 at Grimsby Town Hall, with it pitched as a fact-finding mission for all involved.
The local authority swooped for the indoor shopping centre when it was placed into liquidation, completing the distressed purchase in August last year. Plans were already well advanced for the five-screen cinema, new market hall and further leisure options.
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Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, Cllr Philip Jackson, said: “There is a real desire to involve as many people as possible to come along and see the opportunities that may be open to them as this really significant scheme moves forward.
“We have been highly successful in winning millions of pounds in Government funding to ensure the reinvention of our town centre is successful and we are on our way to achieving that. If you are a relevant contractor then please go along and find out how you may be able to be a part of the journey.”
While the focus will be on the western end of the precinct - the largest covered mall in Lincolnshire -opportunity to hear about further work will be given.
Financial support for the work was granted following a successful £20 million bid by North East Lincolnshire Council to round two of central Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Ben Hall, Morgan Sindall Construction’s area director, has said previously how he believes this scheme will be a ‘real game-changer’ for Grimsby.
“We are looking forward to bringing employment opportunities to local people, and in working with local schools and colleges to introduce young people to the construction industry,” he said.
This marks the start of the secondary contracting phase. To register visit https://www.localsupplychain.co.uk/.
