Seaburn's STACK development halted following outbreak of Covid-19

Work may have ground to a halt on Seaburn’s much-anticipated Stack development, but bosses say they are ready to forge ahead with the build once restrictions are lifted.
By Katy Wheeler
Published 2nd Apr 2020, 11:48 BST
Updated 2nd Apr 2020, 11:48 BST
Work had been progressing well at STACK SeaburnWork had been progressing well at STACK Seaburn
Work had been progressing well at STACK Seaburn

Originally due to open in spring, the £2.5million shipping container village will eventually comprise 51 containers, a mix of food traders and retail.

Work had been progressing well on the two-storey development on the site of the Seaburn Centre but lockdown restrictions means work had to stop.

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Neill Winch, CEO of The Danieli Group, who own STACK, said: “Following the latest government advice and to ensure the health and safety of our people, we have taken the decision to suspend all construction work on the Stack Seaburn site.

There will be 51 containers in totalThere will be 51 containers in total
There will be 51 containers in total

“We do not feel that it is right to ask our suppliers and contractors to come to work when we know that social distancing is key to overcoming the current pandemic. We will review the situation in line with government advice and will be ready to resume construction on site as and when it is safe to do so.”

He added: “Obviously we are hugely disappointed to have to delay the Stack Seaburn project, however, we are well on track with the build and look forward to opening when restrictions are lifted and we are all able to go out socialising again.”

A number or traders have already been announced for the site, which is a major part of the wider Seafront Regeneration Project, including Downey’s Fish & Chips, Acropolis Greek street food, Boojie Burger, Woofs n Scruffs doggy day-care, Healthy Thaim, Café YOLO and Chapos Tacos.

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