Have you seen the plans to build a Clean Maritime Innovation Centre in Appledore? Event 12th Oct
Plans for Torridge District Council's proposed Appledore Clean Maritime Innovation Centre at Middle Dock are starting to take shape following the allocation of £15.6m of funding from the Levelling Up Fund issued by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities.
The centre, which represents the largest ever amount of funding and project investment undertaken in Torridge has already received support from a range of globally innovative partners as well as government agencies such as the National Shipbuilding Office. The development will establish Torridge and wider northern Devon as a global-leading research and development destination for innovation in clean maritime technology and support industries. Working with skills providers from Petroc through to local primary schools and university partners the centre will be at the heart of regional growth in the sector, to inspire higher-skilled employment for people of all ages across a range of fields, from clean propulsion through to autonomous vessels to cyber security and beyond.
The centre will feature cutting-edge research and industry partnerships from the Centre for Future Clean Mobility (CFCM, University of Exeter) and the University of Plymouth offshore renewable and maritime autonomy specialisms. The complex will also incorporate a range of offices and flexibly designed workshops to support businesses to innovate.
The Council are running two public consultation events where you can see the project displays and let us have your feedback, which will be held as follows:
The Clubhouse, Instow Yacht Club
Thursday 12th October from 11.30am until 2.30pm.
Parking available on site at the Yacht Club off Marine Parade, Instow. EX39 4 HW.
The Art Studio, Appledore Primary School, Richmond Road, Appledore. EX39 1PF.
Thursday 12th October from 5.30pm until 8.30pm.
Limited parking available on site, but parking available at the Odun Road Car Park or alternatively roadside in the Richmond Road area.
We hope to see you at one of the events and to find out more and stay up to date with developments click here https://www.torridge.gov.uk/maritimeinnovationcentre
06 October 2023
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