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Royal William Yard
Since becoming owners of the Royal William
Yard in 1999, the South West RDA has spent more than £20 million on
renovating the exterior of the listed buildings. This investment
has paved the way for the ongoing redevelopment of the interior of
the buildings by award-winning developer, Urban Splash.
The RDA has also spent about £5 million on
improvements to the Yard's roads, pavements and quaysides, many of
which have been resurfaced in granite. Many original features, such
as cranes and bollards, have been restored, and new street lighting
and waterfront balustrades have been installed.
In addition, 130 residential apartments have
been created in the Clarence and Brewhouse buildings. The ground
floor of the Brewhouse also houses a café/bar and an
arts/exhibition centre for residents, other locals and visitors to
enjoy.
A £25m conversion scheme on the largest
building in the Yard, Mills & Bakery, is nearing completion.
This will create a further 79 residential apartments and 4,200 sq
ft of commercial space.
Opening the gates to visitors means that after
180 years closed off to the public behind its high walls, the Royal
William Yard has now become part of the fabric of life for the
community in Stonehouse, Plymouth and South West England.