Project Progress
Rochford District Council has entered into a contract with development partner, gbpartnerships, to deliver the Council’s Asset Delivery Programme. The two partners have now come together as Voyage Partnership.
The following images represent an early artist’s impression and will be developed in more detail over the coming months.
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Project Timeline
The target development programme is provided for information below. In common with any such programme it is subject to change. As plans are developed and refined, we will be engaging with users and stakeholder groups to make sure the designs best reflect the future needs of the people using them. Wherever possible we will strive to improve on these time-lines, bringing forward the plans for much needed improved community facilities.
Project Timeline
New Freight House Project Timeline
The target development programme is provided for information opposite. In common with any such programme it is subject to change. As plans are developed and refined, we will be engaging with users and stakeholder groups to make sure the designs best reflect the future needs of the people using them. Wherever possible we will strive to improve on these time-lines, bringing forward the plans for much needed improved community facilities.
- Refurbishment and extension to this heritage asset to give it a new lease of life.
- Current building to be transformed into a modern flexible multi use space which will accommodate the Civic Chamber for Council meetings, hireable community space and a public welcome area providing 21st Century technology.
- The extension will be used as efficient office space for the use of Council staff and partner organisations.
- Incorporating latest environmental technologies and rated BREEAM Excellent (for the extension) and Very Good (for the refurbished element).
Freight House