Contract awarded for £22.9M steel-framed Gateshead Quays multi-storey car park

Gateshead Council has awarded Willmott Dixon the contract to deliver a futuristic multi-storey car park in the Baltic Quarter of the town.

Appointed through the Scape National Major Works framework, the project will deliver 1,000 parking spaces as part of an extensive regeneration of the area, which also includes a landmark arena, conference and exhibition centre.

The project will involve constructing a 10-storey steel-framed car park, which will have 50 electric vehicle charge points, with the future potential for a further 300.

Other features include a new ‘pay on exit’ parking management system, a dedicated disabled parking area and spaces for motorcycles. To reduce the carbon footprint of the building, a large array of photovoltaic (PV) panels will be situated above the top level of parking.

Peter Udall, Strategic Director Economy, Innovation and Growth, Gateshead Council said: “We are very excited to see this crucial piece of the Newcastle Gateshead Quays infrastructure work start on site.

“The car park is essential to the arena, conference and exhibition centre development, but will also provide much needed parking for the area.”

Managing Director for Willmott Dixon in the North, Anthony Dillon said: “We are delighted to once again be working with Gateshead Council on this exciting and integral project as part of the transformation of the Gateshead Quays. Supporting local jobs and generating prosperity is at the heart of our business and, through our extensive portfolio of work in the region, we have developed an expert local supply chain. Across the 11 projects we have previously delivered for Gateshead Council, we’ve invested more than £63.8M with local businesses within 20 miles of our projects. We look forward to furthering this trend.”