Ravenscraig
Ravenscraig, former steelworks (closed in 1992)and one of the largest brownfield sites in Europe at over 450 hectares (1,125 acres).As part of the joint venture company, Ravenscraig Ltd, Wilson Bowden Developments are appointed as lead developers to drive forward the transformation of this huge derelict site into an exciting innovative new community.The proposed development includes 1 million sq ft of new retail and leisure within a new town centre; 3,500 houses; 2.2 million sq ft of industrial and office space and a range of community uses including a new further education college, two new primary schools, an indoor sports arena and a new railway station.Phase one infrastructure works are nearing completion which will allow the construction of 800 homes, a new campus for Motherwell College and a new Regional Sports Facility. Phase two will consist of the town centre where Wilson Bowden Developments have formed a joint venture with Richardsons Capital to deliver the 1 million sq ft shopping centre.