Westheath Projects Limited has appointed Carter Jonas, alongside Pygott & Crone, to market The Ice Factory, a landmark waterfront regeneration scheme at the Port of Grimsby on Humberside.
The Ice Factory redevelopment scheme is one of the UK’s most significant waterfront regeneration projects, centred on the restoration of the iconic Grade II* listed Ice Factory and the creation of a new destination hub for offshore wind, green maritime innovation and advanced engineering.
The Ice Factory Development includes over 350,000 sq ft of office, mid tech, hotel and mixed use space within Ice Factory North, Ice Factory South, Henderson’s Jetty and Buildings 1-6, with the first phase due for completion in 2028.
The scheme will combine its industrial and maritime heritage with contemporary workspace, creating accommodation suitable for a broad range of occupiers, from established engineering and technology businesses to clean-energy companies.
Matt Lee, Head of Science and Technology at Carter Jonas, said: “Grimsby is well positioned to maximise its position across the offshore wind, green maritime and wider clean-energy economy sectors.
“The Ice Factory will provide a distinctive commercial setting for occupiers seeking a presence in one of the UK’s most important offshore wind clusters. Offshore wind already supports more than 12,000 jobs across greater Lincolnshire, with this figure forecast to increase to 25,000 by 2030.
“With up to 350,000 sq ft of office, mid tech and wider mixed-use space due to come forward, the scheme provides a fantastic opportunity to collocate within the Humber’s renewable-energy ecosystem.”
Tom Shutes at Westheath Projects Ltd said: “The Ice Factory was an engineering marvel in 1900 that transformed Grimsby and turned it into the world’s largest fishing seaport. In the present-day, Grimsby is the world’s largest port for Operations and Maintenance in Offshore Wind. The Ice Factory is being reimagined as the “hub within the hub” and is set to be the centre of a cutting-edge R&D ecosystem for the clean energy sector. The whole development will deliver a truly distinctive proposition for Grimsby and the wider port region.
Its scale, dockside setting and connection to the clean-energy economy will make it an attractive option for occupiers seeking high-quality space within a purpose-led, future-facing environment.
“We look forward to working with the Carter Jonas science and technology team and Pygott & Crone to build on the momentum within the scheme to date.”
