simon-fowler.com Creative Estuary actively encourages inward investment and inclusive development that supports its vision for the Estuary. With good infrastructure and connectivity, the Estuary is close to London and international markets. It provides a unique location for world-class creativity and entrepreneurship. Opportunities exist for investors, potential funders, developers and businesses. These opportunities are growing all the time and many exciting developments and regeneration opportunities are already in the pipeline. We aim to influence and cooperate with local councils and planners to assist inclusive growth and to help design places and spaces that attract creative talent and work for the wider community.
If you are interested in any of the opportunities in our Property Pipeline below or considering investing or developing in the Estuary in general, please contact us.
Live Project:
Docking Station
Description
Historic building refurbishment and construction of industry leading facilities for the digital creative sector, including virtual production, motion capture, AI, robotics and volumetric capture as well as bespoke business support, education and training opportunities.
Investment needed / opportunity / value added
Investment provided from Levelling Up Fund (DLUHC), Cultural Development Fund (ACE) and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Further investment required to support capital works and specialised technology supporting a groundbreaking programme of education and engagement activities.
Timeframe
Planning consent granted, construction to start in autumn 2024, completion expected Spring 2026.
Live Project:
RAF Assoc, Chatham Waterfront
Description
Pride of place, this unique waterfront regeneration opportunity will provide creative and cultural space and a garden to enhance Medway’s growing creative economy.
Investment needed / opportunity / value added
Feasibility in progress with investment from Medway Council and Creative Estuary. Opportunity to get in at the start of this social value project.
Timeframe
Market testing and feasibility to complete August 2024.
Live Project:
Basildon Centre for Screen & Digital Technologies
Description
Basildon town centre hub for Essex and South East, to provide screen training, and production spaces for film, TV, and media.
Investment needed / opportunity / value added
Investment from government Cultural Development Fund and Basildon Council; supported by large partnership of businesses, creative sector, schools and colleges. Further investment required to support talent development, learning and youth engagement.
Timeframe
Out to market for an operator. Due for completion in 2026.
Live Project:
St Georges Tech Hub
Description
Gravesend town centre hub, providing digitally-connected flexible workspace for small businesses and third sector organisations, to support the growing tech and enterprise market in Gravesham. 23-min by train to Kings Cross.
Investment needed / opportunity / value added
Investment from government Getting Building Fund and Gravesham Council; supported by a partnership of small businesses representative organisations, a 600-member local business network, digital and business services sector, Digital Kent, a leading youth service, schools and the local college. Further investment required to support talent development, business scale-up, learning and youth engagement. Further investment required to support talent development, business scale-up, learning and youth engagement.
Timeframe
Hub must be completed by late 2024. Proposals from independent workspace operator tenants are being sought until till June 2024. Services or funding to support the development of a talent development eco-system, are being sought in 2024 / 25 and could be matched with funding support from UKSPF or stand alone.
Get in touch
If you are a workspace operator and would like to discuss this opportunity further, in the first instance please contact: economic.development@gravesham.gov.uk or call 01474 337258. To pre-register your interest in the workspace, please add your details here: https://forms.office.com/e/ngnB8v9i9M
Live Project:
The Coach House, Northfleet
Description
Industrial building and land adjacent to Northfleet Station, in feasibility stage to become a hub for local businesses, creatives, young people and families. It will provide opportunities for leisure, sports, creative production and presentation, and F&B outlet.
Investment needed / opportunity / value added
Feasibility investment and partnership working between Gravesham Council, Ebbsfleet DC, and Creative Estuary. Opportunity to work together with partners to deliver social value for new and existing residents.
Timeframe
Feasibility and operator search due to complete summer 2024.
Please get in touch with us if you are interested in any of these projects or generally in developing and investing in the Estuary.
