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Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a suitable partner for a sustainable development opportunity!

Dumfries and Galloway Council recently published on Public Contracts Scotland in relation to a development opportunity at the Interfloor Factory Site, Dumfries. 

The site consists of the extensive former factory building, areas of hardstanding and vacant brownfield land where buildings have been demolished. It dates from the 1910s and is a Category B listed building as it is said to be the first ferroconcrete car factory built in Britain. There is a presumption in favour of its retention and sensitive conversion to a new use. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is responsible for designating listed sites and places at a national level.

Long term site uses would be focused on the objectives set out in the Local Development Plan for the site, which is allocated for mixed use development including residential, commercial, and leisure uses.

Surveys have now been carried out, and the Council would like to hear from interested developers on potential options to take this development forward. 

Interested parties are encouraged to attend an online engagement session for developers, on Thursday 22 May at 3pm. Details of the session agenda, how to register and the recently conducted surveys can be located within the PIN.