A brand new £3 million fish processing centre in Grimsby, which will help safeguard hundreds of jobs, has been given planning approval. Grimsby Seafood Village will house up to 40 companies currently sited in old buildings on the town's fish docks.
In the first instance, the seafood village will safeguard the future of 20 existing businesses and some 500 jobs.
Steve Norton, from Grimsby Fish Merchants Association, said it was a marvellous opportunity and would help bolster the local economy.
More than 25 companies have committed to moving into the new facility on the three acre site off Wickham Road. Its first phase will see 20 self-contained units built, with a second phase bringing the number up to 40.
Mr Norton said:
“There will be a real improvement in the perception of the Grimsby Seafood Industry at both national and local level. It will certainly strengthen our reputation as the seafood centre for Europe.”
It is hoped work will start on the Seafood Village by September and should be completed by summer of 2011.
Link: www.grimsbyseafoodvillage.com