Group Ginger has been appointed to design Dalby Offshore’s renewable centre, following a competitive tender. To be built on Endeavour Wharf, in the centre of Whitby, the new building(s) will house Dalby’s headquarters and also will act as a combined centre for operations and maintenance, marine control, training and public exhibition.
Stuart McNiven, Managing Director of Dalby Offshore said: “We are delighted to appoint Group Ginger to this pivotal role in our development of Endeavour Wharf in Whitby. I have been impressed both by their concept designs and their commitment to engage further with our local stakeholders and the Dalby team to develop a solution that matches the heritage of the Port of Whitby. I am certain that this engagement and the professionalism of Group Ginger will deliver for Whitby and Yorkshire a superb development, which will act as the focal point for the Yorkshire Coast’s Commitment to the Offshore Wind Industry. The proposal is significant and when it reaches fruition, it will probably be the largest undertaking in the centre of Whitby in recent times.”
The building will be complemented by the development of a pontoon facility at the quay. Whitby has open access to the sea and some 300m of wharf space available to support both current and the next generation of fast support craft. The development is supported by the local borough council.
Group Ginger’s Simon Baker said: “Each project is a partnership with the client and each design is founded on many conversations with the client and an understanding of local needs and the environmental context. We are extremely excited to be working with Dalby Offshore and the local community to realise this significant project for Whitby and the wider Yorkshire Region.”