Projects that seek to reshape the built environment are in the running for the Regeneration Project of the Year prize in the 2020-21 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
The finalists for the award are a mixed-use city centre project, the improvement of miles of waterway and the rebirth of a landmark Loughborough factory building.
The category, sponsored by Keepmoat Homes, is one of eight in this year’s ProCon Awards. Overall awards sponsors this year are Gateley Legal, Salus Approved Inspectors, Unique Window Systems and Vistry Partnerships. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
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The winners of all seven categories will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 11.
Iain McCann, commercial director of the award’s sponsor Keepmoat Homes, said: “I had the pleasure of representing Keepmoat Homes on the Regeneration Project of the Year category judging panel.
“The standard of entries was extremely high, incorporating a wide variety of projects which added both economic and social value to the city.
“Our own regeneration project – Waterside, Leicester – is also contributing to local growth and development. Later this year, we will be welcoming our first customers into their new homes.”
The Regeneration Project of the Year finalists are:
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- The Mill, Waterside Village, Loughborough, submitted by HSSP Architects
A former hosiery mill facing dereliction, The Mill has been reclaimed and restored as 76 luxury apartments in a waterside setting.
Charnwood Borough Council had identified Loughborough railway station as divorced from the town centre and regeneration of Nottingham Road as key to improving the area as a whole.
The Mill site, which is two minutes from the railway station along Nottingham Road, immediately leant itself to redevelopment into a cohesive vibrant waterside complex.
- Great Central Square, Leicester, submitted by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure
Great Central Square is a £58 million regeneration scheme at the heart of Leicester that has been a catalyst for £200 million of wider development in the city.
Through a partnership between Leicester City Council, Charles Street Buildings and Morgan Sindall Construction, the team designed and constructed two hotels, a new 4,000 square metre office block, high quality public realm and a complete renovation of the old Great Central Station.
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- River Soar and Grand Union Canal Access & Environmental Improvement Programme, Leicester City Council
The River Soar and Grand Union Canal Access and Environmental Improvement Programme has seen approximately 40 individual but interconnected projects improve access, enhance biodiversity and reduce flood risk throughout the city.
Access improvements include the construction of Marsden Lane Ramp, improvements to 7.8 km of towpath and the installation of a disabled access ramp at the Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre.
Flood storage and conveyance works included the construction of the Loughborough Road culvert, wetland creation at Ellis & Cardinals Meadows and land raising at Corporation Road.
The other seven awards are:
- Infrastructure Project of the Year, sponsored by Charles Henry & Sons
- Small Residential Scheme of the Year
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year
- Large Residential Scheme of the Year
- Property Deal of the Year
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year
Further details about the awards are on the website.
Companies keen to attend the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk