Ten projects across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire have been allocated funding by Government via the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership.
The investment comes as part of the Government’s Getting Building Fund, a £900 million scheme announced by the Prime Minister in June, investing in shovel-ready housing and infrastructure projects, creating jobs, and supporting economic recovery across the country.
The move is part of the government’s comprehensive plan to deliver upgrades to local infrastructure and boost skills to help fuel a green economic recovery.
As part of the announcement, £44.4million was awarded for projects within Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire, which are among 300 successful projects nationwide.
The investment will provide 4935 jobs, 1060 learners, and 3389 homes across the D2N2 region.
Getting Building Fund
The funded projects are expected to deliver wide-ranging support and diversification of the local economy and will assist nationally important industries, including manufacturing and aerospace.
Amongst the portfolio of ten projects, there is also a strong focus on research and development in modern construction techniques, food manufacturing, electrification of flight and low-carbon technologies.
There is a key focus on job opportunities, including in the health sector where there is strong demand.
Sustainability runs through the programme along with encouraging diversification of the town and city offer; unlocking housing and associated infrastructure to support them as thriving centres.
Projects receiving funding within D2N2 include:
- A spine road to unlock further phases of housing development at Berry Hill in Mansfield and includes community facilities
- A centre of excellence for modern construction techniques and digital technology in Chesterfield
- The new Bridge Court Health Education campus in Worksop which will provide further education opportunities in the health and digital sectors
- The UK Electrification of Aerospace Propulsion Facility at the University of Nottingham
- A Digital Turbine Centre in Worksop which will establish 5G Hub and act as a catalyst for skills and innovation development
- The Manufacturing Research Centre based at Infinity Park in Derby
- Key infrastructure developments designed to unlock the development of the former Drakelow power station in South Derbyshire
- Smartparc, a food innovation park built on a 140-acre brownfield site near Derby
- The renovation and repurposing of municipal buildings in Glossop, turning them into incubation units for business start-ups
- Investment in the Southside project in Nottingham to remove blight through the demolition of a derelict shopping centre.
All project funding is subject to the delivery of a full business case which will be considered by the D2N2 Investment and main Boards.
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D2N2 Investment
Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government Simon Clarke MP said: “We want to build back better to fuel a green economic recovery across the country by investing in infrastructure, creating jobs and building the homes people need.”
“That is why, we are investing £900 million in shovel-ready projects through our Getting Building Fund, including £44.4m in the D2N2 area.”
“This funding will unlock homes, create new jobs and deliver investment in commercial and green spaces and a much-needed boost to the local economy.”
David Williams, Interim chair of D2N2 said: “We very much welcome the announcement by the government. This will provide a major stimulus for our communities across the region.
“We believe the size of the allocation demonstrates a belief in what the D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership can deliver and a testament to the collaborative working between the LEP and its partners.
“As we reshape our Local Industrial Strategy to reflect the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic it’s essential we remain flexible to support our communities, that we adapt to new opportunities, and build an economy that it is more resilient in the long term.”
“We will continue to work with the government on future funding for investments to support our ambitions for the region.”
