Projects in our area that are coming soon
Upgrade of Junction 25, which is the main access point to Taunton and provides a critical link to the second strategic route into the South West via the A358 and A303. The scheme involves full signalisation and enlarging of the roundabout, widening of the eastern exit, a new roundabout to access the proposed Nexus 25 […]
2000 sqm of office, meeting and additional collaborative innovation work space to the Somerset Energy Innovation Centre partially funded by Growth Deal 1 and now in operation. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Superfast broadband targeting premises within the ‘final 5%’ not currently served or likely to get served via the private sector, over next 4 years. This will increase superfast coverage in the HotSW to 100% by 2020. Also 4G rollout to additional 10% coverage. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Construction of an aerospace innovation and collaboration space in Yeovil with machinery and equipment donated by Leonardo. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Next generation ICT training project: Blue Screen IT – PROJECT X Hub and spoke training for cyber security, big data and social media. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Link road between A382 and A383 to support new development at Houghton Barton, west of Newton Abbot. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Taunton Toneway Corridor Capacity Improvements (Phase 1 Creech Castle). Junction capacity enhancement on major link between M5 and Taunton town centre to support urban extension at Monkton Heathfield. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
Gravity is the former Huntspill Energy Park which is being transformed into an innovation campus – a new era of enterprise zone. The 635 acre site, newly named Gravity, will be an immersive, connected, intelligent and sustainable environment that will attract some of the world’s most innovative businesses, drawing inward investment internationally and nationally. Purpose […]
Transformational redevelopment of station site to act as a key gateway for the city centre. The project will directly unlock mixed use development including residential and student accommodation and will support the growth of Plymouth University. Awaiting Growth Deal 3 Funding Agreement
New 1km road that will connect Brest Road, in Derriford, with the junction of Forder Valley Road to ease congestion and unlock 145Ha of employment land supporting 9,000 new jobs. Growth Deal 2 Funding: £22.5m Total Funding: £33.58 Expected Completion: March 2020
