Ipswich Borough Council has appointed social impact developer Capital&Centric as development manager for the regeneration of Ipswich’s western gateway site.
Ipswich’s derelict Pauls Silo building
International consultancy Drees & Sommer has also been appointed as multi-disciplinary consultant.
The appointments mark a step forward for the council’s plans to develop homes, workspaces, shops and leisure offerings at the city’s Pauls Silo, a derelict grain silo built in 1951 but abandoned for the past two decades, and the surrounding waterfront area.
Martin Crews, development director at Capital&Centric, said: “Pauls Silo is one of those buildings that stops you in your tracks. It’s a true landmark with huge potential and we’re excited to be working with Ipswich Borough Council and Drees and Sommer to bring it back to life.
“We’re passionate about finding new futures for historic buildings and creating places with real character. The opportunity to open up the waterfront, create new homes, workspaces, cafés, bars and public spaces, while keeping the heritage at the heart of the project, is incredibly exciting.”
Ipswich Borough Council leader Neil MacDonald added: “This is a great moment for Ipswich’s waterfront and the whole area, as part of our ambition for a thriving town. As a port town, for centuries this area has seen the bustle of industry, import and export.
“I am really pleased that we will be in partnership with a Capital&Centric, which will carefully consider both the waterfront’s rich heritage and the vision of its future, invigorating a part of the town that people will want to move to and enjoy, overlooking the water.
“This is a great boost for existing businesses and the local economy of the town. I look forward to seeing the detailed plans taking shape.”
Further details of the proposals and public engagement will be announced as the project progresses, the council said.
Last month, Capital&Centric confirmed it was withdrawing from private sector partnerships to focus on its growing pipeline of regeneration projects across the UK.
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