Work is undeway to prepare Grimsby Town Centre’s new Alexandra Dock housing site for full construction to start early in 2026.
Ahead of the main build beginning, North East Lincolnshire Council leader councillor Philip Jackson and the portfolio holder for housing, infrastructure and transport, councillor Stewart Swinburn visited the Fishermen’s Wharf land, off Garth Lane.
They were joined by senior members of the team from developers Keepmoat, and Peter Taylor, Homes England senior manager for partnership and business development.
Ground clearance is now well underway, with the site fenced off and other enabling works going ahead. This will pave the way for Keepmoat’s construction of all electric multi-tenure homes, green spaces and maintain an area for retail investment.
The development will comprise of 100 houses, 20 flats and three commercial units. This will include 54 affordable homes.
Cllr Jackson said: “I am delighted to see these enabling works now underway. This is a great opportunity as we move forward with another of our Towns’ Fund schemes – bringing new houses into our town centre for the first time in many years.”
Richard Gough, operations director at Keepmoat, Yorkshire East, added: “We’re thrilled to be working alongside the Council to breathe new life into Alexandra Dock, a fantastic regeneration project that is set to create a vibrant community. At Keepmoat, we’re committed to investing in brownfield sites to create much needed, high quality homes.
“As we continue to invest in the wider regeneration of Grimsby, including our nearby site Cambridge Green, we’re proud to also create apprenticeship and job opportunities for local people.”
Image credit: North East Lincolnshire Council / Keepmoat
