Project Neptune Fish Park at Fleetwood Dock

Work to build Project Neptune Fish Park at Fleetwood Dock is now complete. The building was officially handed over to Wyre Council on 10 August 2022 and work can now start to move in the new tenants.

The ‘Neptune Food and Fish Processing Park’, located on Fleetwood Docks, is a modern commercial site. It’s been purpose built by Lancashire company Conlon Construction to create a new home for some of the current fish processing businesses in the port.

The project has been made possible by the successful joint bid by Wyre Council and Associated British Ports (ABP) for £4m from the UK Government’s Getting Building Fund.

Project Neptune includes:

• new build commercial floor space to accommodate a new food and fish processing facility,
• potential demolition of outdated and no longer fit for purpose industrial floor space,
• enabling infrastructure investment to remediate unstable land
• and improved surface access to facilitate the future delivery of housing.

Take a Look Around…

We went to take a look at the area where this development is set to take place, before work began. Join us on a bright and sunny January morning for a walk-around –

By July 2021, work was ongoing on site, so we’ve been back to take a look –

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Planning Application for Project Neptune Fish Park at Fleetwood Dock

Two planning applications are associated with this project. Follow the links for plans and more detailed information:

• 20/01087/FULMAJ – Land To West Of Dock Avenue Fleetwood FY7 6NN

Creation of a replacement food processing park with construction of new buildings for B2 use. Including GIFA, car parking, servicing, landscaping and waste provision, with access taken from Dock Avenue and other associated works.

• 20/01145/FULMAJ – Land Adjacent To Fleetwood Dock Dock Avenue Fleetwood FY7 6NN

Removal of the existing suspended quay to enable the creation of a natural revetment. Demolition of existing food processing warehouses and subsequent provision of car parking.

Funding for Project Neptune at Fleetwood Dock

To support the delivery of Project Neptune fish park at Fleetwood Dock, the council has been successful in obtaining funding. A £4m investment has been secured from the Getting Building Fund from UK Government.

Earlier this year, the Government announced a £900 million Getting Building Fund. It’s aim is to deliver jobs, skills and infrastructure across the country. The fund is being targeted to areas facing the biggest economic challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s supporting the delivery of shovel-ready infrastructure projects, agreed with Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. They’ll boost economic growth, fuel local recovery and create jobs.

Luke Hall MP is Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government. He said “With a £4 million Getting Building Fund investment, we’re helping Fleetwood to celebrate its fishing heritage and preserve it for generations to come.

“Developing the new, modern, facility will protect and create jobs. Keeping Fleetwood on the map as a national leader in this industry.

“We’re levelling-up opportunities across the country in towns like Fleetwood, helping to safeguard their history while boosting growth and prosperity.”

Future Fleetwood

Project Neptune at Fleetwood Dock is part of a larger regeneration project. ‘Future Fleetwood’ is working to deliver economic growth and prosperity to Fleetwood.

• The Future Fleetwood initiative has already seen the creation of the new Market House Studios in Fleetwood Market. Plus improvements to Fleetwood Market’s outdoor facilities.

• The council is also awaiting an announcement on their £22 million bid as part of the Future High Streets fund. That will deliver their ambitious vision to kick-start regeneration of the town centre.

What will Project Neptune Fish Park at Fleetwood Dock do?

Project Neptune will help to give the local economy a much needed kick-start. It’s a key priority in the COVID-19 recovery plan. 

A new, modern, fish park in Fleetwood has been at the top of the local wish list for several years. It’s been made possible thanks to Government stepping in with grant funding.

Looking towards a secure future that includes job protection and job creation is at the top of local priorities. This is a good deal for employment in Fleetwood and Thornton Cleveleys. It’s a good investment for the benefit of Council Tax payers too.

Working Together

Steve Fogg is Chair of the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership. He said, ”The Covid-19 crisis has naturally had an adverse impact on most areas of the Lancashire economy. Lancashire Enterprise Partnership is in regular dialogue with Government to ensure the economic effects are minimised. And the county receives the support it needs and deserves. 

“By working closely with our partners, we have successfully secured a total of £34.1m from the Getting Building Fund. It will enable investment in quality projects which will drive economic recovery and create jobs.

“I’m delighted that this scheme in Fleetwood is successful. It will enable the first phase of a mixed use development to transform Fleetwood Docks.   

“This proposal will not only create new jobs for the town. It will also enhance the attractiveness of the area through the development of high quality waterfront residential accommodation. I’m sure it will help provide the impetus to stimulate the local economy.”

More about the Getting Building Fund

On 4 August 2020, the government confirmed the list of over 300 successful projects. They’ll each receive a share of £900 million from the Getting Building Fund.

The Getting Building Fund is investing in shovel-ready infrastructure projects to create jobs and support economic recovery across the country.  Projects funded include:

• regeneration of town and city centres
• green infrastructure and clean energy
• transport and digital connectivity improvements
• unlocking of housing and business sites
• support for SMEs and learners

These 300+ successful projects will be expected to deliver:

• up to 85,000 jobs,
• over 1,500,000 sqm of commercial floor space,
• unlocking 45,000 homes,
• almost 1,000,000 sqm of public realm or green space improved or created,
• over 50,000 new learners assisted,
• and 65 million kgs of CO2 emissions saved.

Local Enterprise Partnerships and Mayoral Combined Authorities have selected projects in each area. Then endorsed by the Housing Secretary.

Lancashire’s Share

Lancashire received an allocation of £34.1m for 10 projects. They will create jobs and invest in much needed infrastructure improvements. Helping the county to recover and bounce back more quickly from the pandemic.

The schemes include regeneration projects in some of Lancashire’s towns adversely impacted by Covid-19. To high-end research and development facilities which will contribute to the Government’s clean growth agenda.

Projects which have secured funding from the Getting Building Better Fund are (figures have been rounded):

• Houndshill Extension Scheme, Blackpool (£5m)
• Abingdon Street Market Acquisition and Rejuvenation, Blackpool (£3.63m)
• Alker Lane, Chorley (£2.25m)
• Pioneer Place, Burnley (£3.68m)
• Lancashire Centre for Alternative Technologies –’RedCat’ (£1.5m)
• Low Carbon Manufacturing Building Demonstrator (AMRC), South Ribble and Ribble Valley (£2.5m)
• Project Neptune, Fleetwood (£4.03m)
• Hillhouse Enterprise Zone, Wyre (£0.5m)
• M55 Link Road, Fylde (£5.79m)
• The Tatton Scheme, Chorley (£5.2m)

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