Gosport MP, Caroline Dinenage, has today welcomed the announcement of the Daedalus Development Company who will lead the development of the Daedalus Waterfront Site at Lee on the Solent.
After a long tender process, Homes England has confirmed that Murray Twohig Development, Orwell Real Estate and Patron Capital, will undermine the redevelopment of the waterfront part of the disused military airfield site of former RNAS Daedalus.
The development will include the restoration of historic buildings, new employment and commercial units, alongside community spaces such as a public park in Seaplane Square.
Commenting, Caroline said:
“When I was first elected in 2010 Daedalus was derelict & destined as a housing estate - I pledged to secure a better future for the site and our area and established the Daedalus Strategy Group.
Since then Enterprise Zone status, millions of pounds of investment and thousands of jobs and skills training places have come to Daedalus.
Today’s announcement is the final piece of the jigsaw. The long awaited redevelopment of the final, and most complex part of the site, will bring jobs and opportunities to our community.”
Commenting Jeremy Herring, Homes England said:
”Daedalus Waterfront benefits from being part of the Solent Enterprise Zone, with rich history, heritage buildings and wonderful location opposite the Solent.
Daedalus Development Company’s exciting vision for the comprehensive regeneration of the site will create a great place to work, live and visit for the local community.”
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For further information contact Caroline on [email protected]
Notes to Editors
You can find our more about Caroline’s involvement with the Daedalus site at https://www.caroline4gosport.co.uk/campaigns/jobs-and-skills
