Willmott Dixon will work with Torbay Council and Milligan on a new Regeneration Partnership aimed at redeveloping Torbay town centre and several other sites across Torquay and Paignton
The regeneration partnership will give the council access to both company’s development management, funding, and construction skills. It will also allow the council to take projects that have already received government funding.
Willmott Dixon and Milligan will work under the Pagabo Developer Led Framework. Both companies have extensive records working with local authorities on regeneration projects in the UK.
The partnership will revitalise town centre living
The partnership’s purpose is to reshape town centres and improve the public spaces and town centre living.
It is hoped the redevelopment will create new jobs and homes and help the council to sustain important services.
“This is an exciting announcement that will see a step change in our ability to deliver these schemes. We are absolutely focused on accelerating the much-needed regeneration projects to ensure Torbay continues to thrive as a place to live, work and visit,” said Councillor David Thomas, leader of Torbay Council.
“There are major schemes already underway which show there is huge confidence in Torbay and a bright future for our towns. But we know there are challenges and a lot of work still to do, so the Partnership gives a clear signal to everyone that Torbay has an exciting future,” he added.
The project will utilise government funding
Willmott Dixon and Milligan’s work will include a 21.9m town deal for Torquay and the £13.36m Future High Streets project at Paignton £13.36m, which were both awarded UK Government funding in 2020.
“Willmott Dixon, which recently was recognised by the King’s Awards for Enterprise in the category of Promoting Opportunity, already has a major presence in the region and is currently delivering the Harbour View Hotel in the heart of Torquay for Torbay Council and the four-star Corbyn Head Hotel on Torbay Road,” said Chris Wheeler, regional head of land and development at Willmott Dixon.
“Willmott Dixon is proud to be part of this significant partnership with Milligan and Torbay Council, and we are looking forward to working together to create a catalyst for change across the Bay, continuing and building upon the Council’s inspired ‘Torbay Story’ corporate vision,” he concluded.
