GVA Grimley - Mixed-Use Development - Gloucester

Date: 29 Feb 2008

International property consultants, GVA Grimley incorporating Osmond Tricks, have been appointed to develop a masterplan for Gloucester's Greater Railway Triangle.

This 35-hectare site covers land adjacent to Metz Way, one of the main gateways into Gloucester, off Eastern Avenue.

The appointment of GVA Grimley, who have assembled a team that includes architects and urban designers, the Nash Partnership, follows the submission of proposals to Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company (GHURC) at the end of 2007 by developers LXB properties for the 8 hectare Northern Triangle site, covering approximately one quarter of the masterplan study area. LXB has proposed the development of an eco-exemplar mixed-use sustainable community accessed from Metz Way and incorporating new pedestrian and cycling linkages to the adjoining land holdings.

GVA Grimley's completed masterplan will identify the key infrastructure requirements and linkages necessary to provide an integrated and sustainable redevelopment of these currently disconnected and underutilised land parcels.

They will also consider the access and environmental issues that affect this important but now derelict site, much of which was formerly used by Network Rail as a maintenance depot.

Chris Oldershaw, chief executive at GHURC, said: "Preparation and delivery of the masterplan for the railway triangle is vital if the GHURC is to secure its vision for a comprehensive redevelopment that is fully integrated into the city centre, railway station hospital and surrounding communities. We are looking forward to working with GVA Grimley and their multi-disciplinary team to produce a masterplan that will finally unlock the potential of these extensive landholdings."

Gordon Isgrove, director at GVA Grimley in Bristol, said: "This is a very challenging site, which is probably why it has lain undeveloped for so long. However, there is huge potential here for a new and exciting city environment and we are looking forward to working with Nash Partnerships and our other partners to set out a detailed plan which will bring this area back to life."

Cllr Julie Girling, Lead Cabinet Member for Environment at Gloucestershire County Council said: "I was very impressed by GVA Grimleys commitment to Gloucester and the Railway triangle site. I look forward to seeing their proposals as they emerge, I think it's going to be an exciting move forward for the GHURC."

GVA Grimley will report back to GHURC by July.

Aerial view of the Greater Railway Triangle site

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