Willmott Dixon appointed for North Quay regeneration in Great Yarmouth

Willmott Dixon has been named by Great Yarmouth Borough Council as development partner for the regeneration of the town’s North Quay waterfront.

The project is intended to transform a 10.5-acre site into a mixed-use development comprising residential units, retail space, leisure facilities and public realm. The council said the scheme would be the most significant local development opportunity “in a generation”.

The works are aimed at improving social and economic outcomes for the town, including increased employment and tourism, and supporting mental health and wellbeing through high-quality design and accessible spaces.

Willmott Dixon’s regeneration team will lead the masterplanning of the site, including proposals to improve connectivity with the railway station and town centre.

The council had previously secured £20m from the government’s Levelling Up Fund to support preparatory works and land assembly.

Public consultation on the scheme will begin later this year, with a planning application expected in early 2026.

David Atkinson, national head of land and development at Willmott Dixon, said the project would create “new homes, commercial spaces, jobs and public spaces” to support local growth.

The architect for the scheme has not yet been named. A Willmott Dixon spokesperson told Construction News it was too early to provide a contract value, but expected the investment to be “in the tens of millions”.

The company’s appointment follows recent wins on similar regeneration schemes in Dover and across sites in Torquay and Paignton for Torbay Council.

Source: Willmott Dixon press release