HBD has unveiled plans for a £120m sustainable aviation technology campus at IWM Duxford.
The proposals for the Duxford AvTech campus, which have been further developed following feedback from local residents, businesses and stakeholders, comprise around 435,000 sq ft of ‘mid-tech’ high-specification research, development and manufacturing space set within a landscaped environment.
The scheme will provide a series of flexible mid-tech buildings alongside new public realm, green spaces, walking and cycling routes. Plans are also being developed for a new IWM Lab; a modern, energy efficient facility designed to house and care for some of the largest objects in IWM’s collection.
HBD, part of Henry Boot, is progressing the Duxford Aviation Technology Campus scheme in partnership with IWM Duxford and Gonville and Caius College, a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.
Hamer Boot, managing director of HBD, said: “Since sharing our emerging proposals earlier this year, we’ve listened carefully to the feedback from the local community and have continued to develop our plans for Duxford AvTech. As we move towards a planning application, we want to make sure the scheme is not only ambitious in what it could mean for the future of aviation, but also carefully considered in how it integrates with the surrounding area and delivers lasting benefits for the local and regional economy.
“The vision is to create a high quality campus of sustainable research, development and manufacturing space, supported by attractive public realm and landscape. It will provide innovative businesses with the environment they need to grow, while respecting the unique character of IWM Duxford and taking advantage of the benefits of being located alongside one of the UK’s most significant aviation destinations.”
