Investment & Growth
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Investment and redevelopment in Newcastle
Newcastle and the North East is currently benefiting from unparalleled levels of public and private capital investment.
Newcastle
Newcastle Airport
By 2035, investment in Airport operations will see the Airport delivering £2.03bn to the regional economy, alongside passenger growth up to £9.4m. Read full master plan.
Newcastle Helix
The UK’s largest urban development of its kind outside of London, the £350m landmark hybrid city quarter in the centre of Newcastle, Newcastle Helix, is purpose-built for commercial and residential space with first-class research and education facilities.
Centre for Ageing - Newcastle
The £500m development of the regeneration of the former General Hospital site supports the understanding and innovation of products and services for an ageing population.
The Future of Newcastle’s Quayside
NE1 appoint Danish firm, Gehl Architects to master plan development of Newcastle’s riverside area to make the area an economic asset to the city.
Newcastle United Stadium
Investment of the new/redeveloped stadium, training ground, and academy (estimated £200m - £1bn).
Newcastle/Gateshead Quays
The £260m scheme will see the delivery of the UK’s newest International Conference and Exhibition Centre and Arena Venue.
Northumberland Line Scheme - Ashington
(£34m government grant) Northumberland County Council back plans for “east coast economic powerhouse” from Edinburgh to Leeds, bringing regional connectivity between Blyth and Newcastle and sustainable economic growth at a national level.
North Tyneside
Nissan’s Sunderland Gigafactory Expansion
Envision partner with Nissan UK to deliver £1bn investment gigafactory expansion to become the UK’s largest gigafactory.
Durham City Centre Redevelopments
A wide-ranging investment of more than £145m in frontline service and major development projects. Projects include the £49m development of Durham council headquarters, and the £150m Milburngate scheme that is set to regenerate Durham city centre including commercial, retail, leisure and commercial space.
A1 dual
The £290m scheme to dual part A1 from North of Newcastle to Ellingham.
International Advanced Manufacturing Park
A partnership between Sunderland and South Tyneside Councils, bringing over £400m in private sector investment. The IAMP development is expected to be located in the area north of Sunderland’s Nissan car plant close to the A19(T).
