North East Local Enterprise Partnership
Projects funded by the North East LEP
Below is a directory of all projects part-funded by the North East LEP. For a summary listing of all projects and their current status, please click here.
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A1056 Weetslade Corridor
Works to enable future development of Indigo Park employment site and improved access between the A19 and A1. The A1056 Weetslade Corridor scheme consists of four junction improvements, provision of a new site access junction for the Indigo Park development, and two sections of carriageway widening. The completed scheme will enable the full development of […]
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A1058 Coast Road
Junction improvements in the A1058 Coast Road corridor (east of the A19) including Beach Road widening, Billy Mill junction remodelling and the replacement of Norham Road bridge. The A1058 Coast Road scheme is a highway and transportation improvement scheme for the A1058 corridor and includes the widening of A1058 Beach Road, remodelling of A1058-A1108 Billy […]
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A19 employment corridor access improvements
A package of improvements to support the continued growth of the A19 employment corridor in North Tyneside, which includes Cobalt Business Park. The A19 employment corridor access improvements scheme aims to reduce traffic congestion and delay and improve public transport reliability on key access routes into the A19 employment corridor in North Tyneside, which includes […]
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A19 to North Bank of Tyne (Swans site and Port of Tyne)
Improvements to junctions on routes linking to North Bank of the Tyne regeneration area, including the Swans site (Enterprise Zone) and Port of Tyne. The A19 to North Bank of Tyne project is a highway improvement scheme for the A187 and A193 corridors which link the A19 with the employment and residential areas along the […]
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A19/A189 Seaham Murton interchange
Improvements to the A182 junction with the A19 The A19/A189 Seaham Murton interchange project will improve capacity of the A182 junction with the A19. The project will be designed to cater for the predicted demands associated with the adjacent Jade Business Park (Enterprise Zone). http://www.jadepark.co.uk/ Project TimelinePipeline - 2015Pipeline stageIn progress - 2016Start of feasibility […]
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A191 Corridor
Scheme provides benefits for westbound traffic and removes current capacity restrictions on this stretch of A191, improving access to employment including DWP sites and Quorum Business Park. The A191 Corridor scheme involves junction improvements along A191 Whitley Road including A191 Whitley Road/B1317 Station Road junction and the widening of Whitley Road from Tyne View Park […]
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Beacon of Light – World of Work
A new facility close to the Stadium of Light in Sunderland providing employability skills. Beacon of Light is Sunderland’s most innovative sports and education facility and the first of its kind in the UK. The Beacon of Light (BoL) is a strategic regeneration and skills capital project delivering significant economic benefits for Sunderland and the North East LEP […]
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Blyth Cowpen Road
Road layout and junction improvements to reduce congestion and improve journey times to key employment sites in Blyth. The Blyth Cowpen Road project is a corridor scheme for the A193 Cowpen Road between Tynedale Drive and the A189 Spine Road. The scheme involves localised carriageway widening along Cowpen Road, better utilisation of existing road space, […]
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Blyth Workspace
Development of serviced office accommodation at Blyth Quayside EZ site. Blyth Workspace facility will help to regenerate and enhance Blyth Estuary’s reputation as a centre of excellence in energy and research by providing much needed modern facilities for businesses to grow and prosper. The facility is aimed at both small to established businesses. http://www.archnorthumberland.co.uk/arch-developments/case-studies/blyth-workspace-1
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BoilerShop Redevelopment
Development involving office and conferencing space at South Street / Boiler Shop, Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle. This project brought an iconic Grade II listed building in the Stephenson Quarter, Newcastle, back into commercial use – providing both office and exhibition space. http://www.stephensonworks.com
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Central Metro Refurbishment
This scheme has transformed the appearance, accessibility and functionality of the Central Metro Station in Newcastle. The refurbishment of Newcastle Central Station Metro Station scheme consisted of replacing ceilings, concourse, platform and escalator, replacing low voltage equipment and platform canopies and improving concourse and entrance finishes. Project TimelineIn progress - 2015Start of […]
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Centre for Innovation & Growth
Development of R&D facility to work with partners and private companies to develop new technologies and processes. The fundamental aim of this project was to integrates with Durham University’s research excellence with the technical needs and commercial ambitions of our leading business partners. The Centre acts as a catalyst for interaction on a local, national, […]
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