Infrastructure

Gypsey Race Park & Avenue - Phase 1

December 17, 2015 - January 30, 2019

This project will provide significant environment improvements to a key site in an area of comprehensive development. As one of the first major public realm improvements in the delivery of the AAP and by occupying a gateway site, it is essential that a high quality scheme is developed that is capable of increasing the marketability of Bridlington town centre and setting a high standard for subsequent schemes.

The project will improve 3100 square metres of derelict land and 120 m of water course in Bridlington town centre, creating the first phase of the Gypsey Race Park and Avenue which will form an attractive boundary to a 14700 square metre strategic development site.

The Gypsey Race is the most northerly chalk stream in England, rising in the Yorkshire Wolds and flowing into the harbour at Bridlington.  The river environs of the section that flows through Bridlington are currently poor and offer little ecological or amenity value. The investment into this blue and green infrastructure will enhance bio-diversity, contribute to local economic objectives and provide health and well-being benefits for the local population.

The banks of the Gypsey Race will be re-profiled to maximise development and amenity space; the banks will be reinforced and planted with sustainable planting that will create new habitats; and the Gypsey Race bed will be cleaned; debris removed and new river bed ‘seeded’ with the cleaned former substrate.

The river environs will be landscaped to create a green corridor which will bring significant green infrastructure into the town centre, acting as an enhanced wildlife corridor, a quality backdrop for high value development and leisure activity.

A floodwater retention area has been incorporated into the scheme to mitigate the flood risk for commercial areas downstream. The area allows for the possible impacts of future climate change. The area will be managed for wildlife and act as a learning zone for local school children.

Jock's Lodge Junction Improvements Business Case

January 4, 2017 - July 3, 2020

The Humber LEP, with partner East Riding of Yorkshire Council, successfully bid to the Department for Transport’s Large Local Major Schemes Fund to develop a business case for undertaking improvements to the Jock’s Lodge junction near Beverley.

River Hull +

August 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019

This project provides a comprehensive system of flood defences along the River Hull to protect existing businesses and act as a catalyst for economic growth and regeneration in the riverside area.

World Class Environment: World Class Industry

April 1, 2016 - June 30, 2019

The project is a strategic approach to environmental mitigation and economic development in the South Humber Bank (SHB).  The project will create mitigation land and thereby protect the environment whilst also building investor confidence in the local area.

A Natura 2000 site, the Humber supports birds, estuarine habitat and a rich variety of fauna. Its protection is critical to biodiversity and the wellbeing of surrounding communities.

The SHB is key to the Humber economy. Home to the UK’s largest Ports complex (Immingham & Grimsby), significant Oil refining capacity and developments in Renewables, SHB has scope for large-scale economic growth.