Work starts on Gateshead Brett Wharf development

Locally-based contractor Tolent is underway with the first phase of works on the £50M Brett Wharf development.

The prominent site on Gateshead’s quayside will create 269 one and two-bed apartments for rent, as well as commercial space, flexible offices, coffee shops and restaurants.

Specialist remediation works began at the start of November to clean up the former oil storage depot site, which is expected to continue until spring 2022.  

Tolent will then begin the main construction work on behalf of client Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM).

Steve Church, Contracts Manager for Tolent, said: “This is a hugely significant project for the city and we’re delighted to be a part of the ongoing regeneration of Gateshead’s quayside. 

“With a wealth of experience in the residential sector across the North East, including projects like Hadrian’s Tower in Newcastle and the mixed-use, £85M Milburngate development in Durham, this will be another fantastic project we can proudly put out name to.”