16 NEW DEVELOPMENT
C&N Marinas chosen for East Cowes site
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he Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), which is the national housing and
regeneration delivery agency for England, is the site owner of the Victoria Marina development at East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The organisation has selected Camper & Nicholsons Marinas to work as part of a consortium to lead the development of this new 400-berth marina. The proposed scheme includes a boutique hotel and a wide range of residential, commercial and leisure amenities for the 2.6 hectare site. Subject to contracts, Camper &
Nicholsons will work with Westcourt Real Estate, who are involved in developing the London City Cruise terminal in Greenwich, to redevelop the marina and bring forward detailed proposals for other key buildings on the site. The selection sees Camper &
Nicholsons return to UK shores after an absence of more than ten years. It represents a coup for East Cowes and is expected to generate more than 250 jobs as a result of the redevelopment and creation of new employment opportunities. Paul Flatt, HCA, Senior
Development Manager, said: “The proposals for a new marina are bold and ambitious and we need a development partner who shares this vision and has a track record of success. “Camper & Nicholsons’ name
has a strong historic connection to the Solent area. This is an exciting opportunity to apply their extensive international experience in marina development and operation in the UK on one of the remaining key elements in the regeneration of East Cowes.” Dan Hughes, Business
Development Director at Camper & Nicholsons, said: “Our selection as part of the preferred bidder consortium signals a return to the
UK for the Camper & Nicholsons’ heritage yachting brand. Working in partnership with Westcourt Real Estate, we are very keen to develop and operate such a facility in the heart of UK yachting”. Councillor Ian Stephens , the
leader of Isle of Wight Council, said: “This announcement is excellent news for a project, which is bringing major economic, employment and other benefits to East Cowes and the island as a whole. This project will continue with the aims and
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the objectives of the Isle of Wight Council in bringing economic growth and employment to the island and also reflecting our traditional yachting and leisure industry. “We welcome the appointment
of such a renowned company with strong historic links with the Solent.” The development of a marina
was granted detailed planning permission in 2013. Further detailed plans for development on key parts of the site are due to be announced shortly and are expected to include:
• Improvements to the Columbine building to create a mix of marine, commercial and leisure space.
• Conversion of the nearby Victoria Barracks building as an inn and hotel.
• More than 100 new and affordable homes. Construction of the marina is
expected to begin in the Autumn of 2015. Camper & Nicholsons Marinas
dan.hughes@
cnmarinas.com www.cnmarinas.com
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