Group Ginger has been appointed by Dalby
Offshore to design Yorkshire’s premier offshore, renewable centre, following
a competitive tender. To be built on Endeavour Wharf, in the centre of
historic Whitby, the new building(s) will house Dalby’s Headquarters and
also will act as a combined centre for Operations and Maintenance, marine
control, training and public exhibition.
Stuart McNiven, Managing Director of
Dalby Offshore said,”We are delighted to appoint Group Ginger to this
pivotal role in our development of Endeavour Wharf in Whitby. I have been
impressed both by their concept designs and their commitment to engage
further with our local stakeholders and the Dalby team to develop a solution
that matches the heritage of the Port of Whitby. I am certain that this
engagement and the professionalism of Group Ginger will deliver for Whitby
and Yorkshire a superb development, which will act as the focal point for
the Yorkshire Coast’s Commitment to the Offshore Wind Industry. The proposal
is significant and when it reaches fruition, it will probably be the largest
undertaking in the centre of Whitby in recent times.”
The building will be complemented by
the development of a pontoon facility at the quay. Whitby has open access
to the sea and some 300m of wharf space available to support both current
and the next generation of fast support craft. The development is supported
by the local borough council.
Cllr. Derek Bastiman, the leader of Scarborough Borough Council (SBC) said:”Local
people will now have an opportunity to engage with this building design
and I encourage them to do so; we have already discussed the design concepts
with key local stakeholders and we will ensure that the public now have
an opportunity to comment”.
His views were endorsed by Cllr. Mike
Cockerill, portfolio holder for Harbours, Assets, Coast and Flood Protection
who added, “This appointment in the development process of the centre
for the servicing of the offshore wind industry is a huge step forward
that is to be welcomed and I, together with my officers, look forward to
working further with Dalby Offshore and with Group Ginger to develop the
proposals. The re-development of this section of the harbour in support
of offshore wind brings with it the prospect of jobs and year round economic
activity which will benefit the town and the wider area.”
Group Ginger is an Architecture and urban
design practice based in Leeds at the Tetley Art gallery. They specialise
in creating intelligently designed spaces and buildings appropriate to
their local environment. The practice is led by Simon Baker. “Each
project is a partnership with the client and each design is founded on
many conversations with the client and an understanding of local needs
and the environmental context. We are extremely excited to be working with
Dalby Offshore and the local community to realise this significant project
for Whitby and the wider Yorkshire Region.”
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