The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), which spans land in Sunderland and South Tyneside, will become a destination for not only Nissan’s supply chain, but scores of advanced manufacturing businesses.
Sunderland City Council has approved a planning application that will see 61 hectares of the site - north of Nissan – developed, delivering 1.6m sq ft of advanced manufacturing space.
The second phase, IAMP Two, will provide an additional c.3m sq ft creating a scheme of significant size and scale.
The scheme is being delivered in partnership by Sunderland City Council, South Tyneside Council and Henry Boot Developments.
Sunderland City Council leader Graham Miller said: “The IAMP is one of the most significant developments that the region has seen in decades. Thousands of people will be employed by businesses that will be located on this world-leading advanced manufacturing park, and it will be truly transformational for the city, the wider region and the national economy. We are delighted that planning has been approved for the first phase of this development and look forward to delivering a location that will act as a magnet for inward investment, keen to tap into the opportunities in Sunderland and South Tyneside.”
Plans for the IAMP emerged after Sunderland and South Tyneside local authorities signed a city deal agreement with the government in 2015. The ambition of the site is to create a locally-based supply chain for OEM, Nissan, as well as building on the area’s strengths in advanced manufacturing.
It is expected that over the next 10 to 15 years, IAMP will support more than £400m of private sector investment, creating over 7,000 jobs.including new roads, bridges and environmental enhancements to support the development.
Vivienne Clements, director at Henry Boot Developments, said: “IAMP is what the Northern Powerhouse is all about - it offers an unprecedented opportunity to put the Industrial Strategy into practice and supercharge the North East’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, allowing businesses to benefit from port connections, an incredible skills base and a productive workforce.
“IAMP will bring millions of pounds of investment into the area - hugely positive in both economic and regeneration terms.”
