Elwick Place
Ashford, Kent
A new warm shell for retail units and Picturehouse Cinema, new Travelodge Hotel, Car Parking and Public Realm enhancements; Phase 1 of the overall regeneration masterplan for this town centre.
| Our Services: | Fund Monitor |
| Client: | Ashford Borough Council |
| Contract Value: | Not disclosed |
| Contract Period: | 2 years |
| Contract Type: | JV – Project Agreement |
Constructed on the site of Old Cattle Market, works were adjacent to the HS1 Network and subject to a BAPA.
The project houses a six-screen cinema complex, a 58-bed hotel, restaurants, cafes and retail outlets. Elwick Place has created a new landmark in the town centre, designed by RIBA award-winning London and Kent architects Guy Hollaway Architects, with a striking curved structure clad in a gold coloured, aluminium mesh.
A Joint venture (Stanhope Plc & Lendlease) with funding provided by Ashford Borough Council, Potter Raper provided Fund Monitoring Services including Risk Management along with a review of project costings and Developers Appraisal.
TESTIMONIAL
‘In creating the new cultural centre of Elwick Place, Potter Raper provided pro-active risk advice to the Council throughout the development process. Their input allowed us to minimise our exposure to financial, legal, compliance and reputational risk. In the delivery of a key-council, strategic project, their input was an essential part of the delivery team.’ – Paul McKenner, Head of Corporate Property and Projects; Ashford Borough Council
CONTACT
For more information on this scheme, or to discuss working with us, please contact Paul Denny (Director).