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Willmott Dixon has been chosen to join a consortium that will deliver a transformational regeneration programme for Darlington town centre, strengthening the contractor's established partnership with Darlington Borough Council.
The consortium is being led by developer Cityheart and also includes Willmott Dixon, Space Architects, Identity Consult and other partners. Together, they will shape long-term development plans across three key town centre sites: East Street, Commercial Street and Kendrew Street.
Following a competitive procurement process, the council will now work with the consortium to identify opportunities and agree a comprehensive regeneration strategy. The outcome of this engagement will be presented to the council’s Cabinet early next year.
The East Street site has been identified as a priority location, positioned next to the government's new Treasury offices within Darlington's Economic Campus. The regeneration work is expected to build on the momentum created by significant government investment in the town.
Willmott Dixon has a decade-long track record of supporting Darlington’s growth. The company is currently delivering major improvements at Darlington Station, including a new 600-space multi-storey car park, and has recently completed projects such as the Hopetown visitor attraction, the refurbished Hippodrome Theatre, and Innovation Central, a hub for small businesses.
Nick Corrigan, North East director at Willmott Dixon, said: "We are proud of Willmott Dixon's contribution to the people of Darlington over the past decade and we're really excited to be part of an incredibly strong team, lead by Cityheart, who share a commitment to continuing to drive investment and creating opportunity for the people of Darlington.
"This partnership represents exactly the kind of town centre transformation project where our regeneration expertise can make a real difference. Having worked closely with Darlington Borough Council on multiple successful projects, we understand the town's potential and are committed to delivering development that truly benefits the local community."
