Case studies
Associated British Ports
How we helped regenerate 190 acres of former dockland at the Port We advised on the transformation of a large area of redundant dockland to create a new community of key economic benefit to the town of Barry and South Wales- Location Barry Waterfront, South Wales
- Key figures £100m regeneration of 90 acres of land with potential for 2000+ residential and approximately 8 acres of commercial
- Additional Information Tim Cann: +44 (0) 2380 385018
- Project Summary We advised on the transformation of a large area of redundant dockland to create a new community of key economic benefit to the town of Barry and South Wales.
Results
•
Significant value generated by the new land uses created by the scheme
• The project enabled Associated British Ports to capitalise on an under
utilised asset
• It was a successful part of Associated British Ports’ overall asset
rationalisation strategy
Challenges
In order for the project to be viable Associated British Ports had to raise the perception of a relatively run down area, and convince end users of the opportunity. Advice was also needed on the creation of a completely new land use and development strategy for the joint initiative that the client had formed with the Welsh Government to progress the project.
What BNP Paribas Real Estate did
• We
produced a long-term development framework to optimise the returns for
ABP
• We delivered a marketing and disposal strategy that included design
objectives
• We worked with other specialists including engineers, land use
consultants and architects
English