A Montrose development which could bring hundreds of millions of pounds and 2,000 new jobs to Angus has awarded a number of key contracts.
Crown Estate Scotland’s Zero Four innovation hub at Montrose has taken a major step forward.
Zero Four aims to become a national hub to support the development of clean enterprise, particularly in the marine-based and green economies, including offshore wind.
The new development will attract organisations offering services and technology to advance green economic growth in Angus.
It will provide offices, industrial space and start-up units.
Its delivery team will work to transform the 123-acre estate into a purpose-built innovation park.
The development will be adjacent to the existing Broomfield and Forties Road industrial estates.
Zero Four will pull in hundreds of millions of pounds in investment to the local area.
Crown Estate Scotland and Dundee and Angus College have partnered to inspire people of all ages to consider STEM opportunities.
Companies appointed to Montrose project
- Architect: NORR
- Project manager and principal designer: Turner & Townsend
- Cost consultant: Turner & Townsend
- Infrastructure Engineering: Cundall
- Landscape architect: Ironside Farrar
- Planning consultant: Ironside Farrar
Build development manager for Crown Estate Scotland Jamie Macfarlane said: “Having this team in place is an important step towards the next stage of this exciting development.
“Zero Four is perfectly positioned to support the burgeoning offshore wind sector and wider blue economy.
“We want to offer a great location for companies looking to create, innovate and thrive.”
He said that was alongside companies who want a “greener and more sustainable base” for their business.
Mr Macfarlane added: “The companies which are now onboard share our vision of making ZeroFour a key part of Scotland’s net-zero future.”
Firms ‘excited’ to be involved in Montrose project
NORR managing director John Baird said: “We’ll work collaboratively with the key stakeholders and design team to develop a design which offers quality of space, flexibility in design, sustainability, and be visually attractive.”
Meanwhile, Turner & Townsend has been appointed to project manage the Zero Four development and will work with Crown Estate Scotland to create a flexible masterplan.
Senior project manager Scott Adams said: “This development will provide valuable jobs and opportunities for Montrose as well as the wider Angus area.”
The site takes its named from the 04 22 runway call sign at Broomfield to the north of Montrose.
It became one of UK’s first operational military airfield, following the opening of nearby Upper Dysart, the earliest military airfield in Britain.
Montrose Air Station was established in 1914 and played a vital role during both World Wars.
Crown Estate Scotland is working closely with Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre to preserve the site’s heritage.
It is expected that preparation and infrastructure will start this winter. Plots will be ready next year.
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