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19/04/2018
New £4.1m Business Hub To Be Created In Whitehaven
A former bus station in Whitehaven, Cumbria is to be redeveloped into a new multi-million pound business hub.
The Buzz Station scheme involves converting the derelict transport exchange into a £4.1m facility for tech, digital, media, and creative start-ups.
The project, which is being funded by the owner of Sellafield Ltd, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is part of a wider £300m regeneration of the town led by BEC and partners including Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and Copeland Borough Council.
Alongside units for fledgling firms, features will include;
• conference and meeting space for 75 people
• an artisan food and drink outlet, open to the public
• health and wellbeing facilities
The building will be developed with strategic input from Sellafield Ltd, who are invested £2.6m into the project, which could be open next year.
Jamie Reed, Head of Development and Community Relations for Sellafield Ltd, said: "West Cumbria has always been a crucible of innovation, energy, and ideas.
"We pioneered the civil nuclear industry and we're leading the world in decommissioning and waste management.
"Now we're positioning ourselves for the next wave of growth in the tech and digital industries. That means unleashing the energy and ambition of local people to innovate, invent, and inspire.
"The Buzz Station will provide the ideal environment for collaboration and creativity, allowing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs to lead our economic renewal.
"This is Sellafield transformation in action - creating partnerships, unlocking investment, and helping to build a diverse and sustainable private sector."
Michael Pemberton, BEC Chief Executive, said: "This is a bold social investment by Sellafield Ltd and underpins commitment to economic diversity in our region.
"We are delighted to welcome them on board as a strategic partner in the scheme. The overall North Shore plans will be the catalyst for major change in Whitehaven and the Buzz Station will be a valuable asset for the town."
(LM)
The Buzz Station scheme involves converting the derelict transport exchange into a £4.1m facility for tech, digital, media, and creative start-ups.
The project, which is being funded by the owner of Sellafield Ltd, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), is part of a wider £300m regeneration of the town led by BEC and partners including Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners and Copeland Borough Council.
Alongside units for fledgling firms, features will include;
• conference and meeting space for 75 people
• an artisan food and drink outlet, open to the public
• health and wellbeing facilities
The building will be developed with strategic input from Sellafield Ltd, who are invested £2.6m into the project, which could be open next year.
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Jamie Reed, Head of Development and Community Relations for Sellafield Ltd, said: "West Cumbria has always been a crucible of innovation, energy, and ideas.
"We pioneered the civil nuclear industry and we're leading the world in decommissioning and waste management.
"Now we're positioning ourselves for the next wave of growth in the tech and digital industries. That means unleashing the energy and ambition of local people to innovate, invent, and inspire.
"The Buzz Station will provide the ideal environment for collaboration and creativity, allowing the next generation of tech entrepreneurs to lead our economic renewal.
"This is Sellafield transformation in action - creating partnerships, unlocking investment, and helping to build a diverse and sustainable private sector."
Michael Pemberton, BEC Chief Executive, said: "This is a bold social investment by Sellafield Ltd and underpins commitment to economic diversity in our region.
"We are delighted to welcome them on board as a strategic partner in the scheme. The overall North Shore plans will be the catalyst for major change in Whitehaven and the Buzz Station will be a valuable asset for the town."
(LM)
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