Work is due to start this summer on the site of a key Newark regeneration project.
BSP Consulting is the civil and structural engineer for the scheme on the Yorke Drive estate in the town.
Redevelopment of the site will build new homes for Yorke Drive residents, improve the safety of the area, and deliver significant improvements to sports and recreational facilities.
Newark and Sherwood District Council is leading the project, which will be delivered in several phases with improvements to the playing fields, delivery of a new sports pavilion and building the new homes required for existing residents all taking place first.
In total, 207 homes will be built – a mix of private and social homes, in different sizes, which are suitable for a range of households.
The regeneration scheme will be delivered by Compendium Living, which is owned jointly by Riverside and Lovell Partnerships. Architect is IDP Partnerships.
Experience
“We are very pleased to hear that planning permission has now been granted for this development and that work will start on site in the summer,” said BSP Consulting associate director Monika Anszperger.
“Civil and structural engineers at BSP Consulting have worked on many regeneration schemes like this key Newark regeneration project, and we look forward to work getting underway on site.”
Other improvements include:
- Creating an attractive and welcoming entrance off Lincoln Road
- Improving linkages between Yorke Drive and the surrounding area
- Improving the energy efficiency of homes
- Increasing car parking allowance across Yorke Drive and including electric vehicle charge points
- Providing a pavilion and green space central to the design, that gives residents access to Football Association standard playing pitches and facilities
Councillor Lee Brazier, Portfolio Holder for Housing at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “We’ll be working closely with residents on the estate regularly over the next few months and years discussing how we will bring the plans for the building work to life, understanding how it will affect them and listening to residents about how we can support them through the different stages of regeneration including helping to keep the estate in good order whilst we progress. The council is here to support all residents, and anyone with concerns can contact us or raise them at the next drop-in.
“This project is a massive achievement for the council and once complete, will be a huge benefit to the community. Thank you to council colleagues who have worked hard on this project for many years and I’m excited to see this project taking shape.”
Development work on the estate is due to commence this summer. Updates can be found here.
