James Watt Dock
Physical regeneration:
Following competitive tender through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU), RJ McLeod (RJM) were appointed as contractor and 14 local residents were taken on to complete the scheme as part of ri’s commitment to local benefits through major construction contracts. The new James Watt Dock access road was completed in July 2010. This new site entrance, with traffic signals, will provide sufficient roads traffic capacity for the redevelopment of the 107 acre site.
The design of the new public realm space to the west of the James Watt Dock has been completed and the contract tendered. RJM were appointed and started on site in February 2011. Work was finished in time for the 2011 Tall Ships race in July. The creation of a public open space around James Watt Square has helped create an attractive environment for James Watt Dock marina and enhanced the wider redevelopment of the masterplan site.
The James Watt Dock Marina Operator has been independently tendered and appointed. The Marina Operator has helped design and manage the new marina facilities at JWD with the first phase of 65 berths being provided by August 2011. At the end of August 2011, 30 boats were berthed at the marina.
James Watt Dock saw an intense level of work completed in time for the Tall Ships Event in July 2011. The £1.3M public realm contract at James Watt Square was completed as well as the installation of the initial phase of berthing facilities at JWD Marina, with associated pontoons and marina offices.
Beyond the Tall Ships Race, JWD LLP will focus on attracting other occupiers within the Sugar Warehouse that will complement the marina offices. Site preparation works will be advanced throughout JWD to prepare the site for future development.
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