Major Projects - Waterfront North

The inspirational Waterfront project will as a whole transform 17 acres of derelict land around Town Wharf and the canal arm into an exciting ‘waterside quarter’ as part of a revitalised town centre. When complete it is expected that around 700 new jobs will have been created.

With the iconic New Art Gallery as its anchor, Waterfront will be a vibrant mixed-use development, featuring more than 650 sustainable designer homes, offices, café-bars and restaurants, alongside cultural facilities, public artworks, and new bridges and basins. A key feature will be 10,000 square metres of 21st century office space housed within two buildings.

Waterfront North

Planning approval for the ambitious £65 million Phase One proposals by Urban Splash was granted in November 2006 and construction is due to start on site in early 2008.

With support from regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, the proposals are for seven new buildings, designed by celebrated architects shedkm, SMC Alsop and Querkraft, and include the iconic ‘Oyster’ buildings.

In total 154 new homes will be created, along with new offices, ground floor retail and leisure space, parking for 630 cars, two new public spaces and, potentially, a hotel. The attractive Wharfingers Cottage will be developed into a canalside bar or restaurant as part of the scheme.