Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Eden Project: Morecambe

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 23 January 2025 to Question 23790 on Eden Project: Morecambe, when the full business case was (a) submitted to and (b) confirmed by her Department.

Answer

The final full business case for the Levelling Up Fund (LUF) Round 2 project “Eden Project North” was received by the department on the 23 September 2024. A memorandum of understanding was issued to Lancaster City Council on the 18 November 2024 and signed by the department on the 19 November 2024.

It is expected that this project will have full match funding of £50 million making the total LUF project cost £100 million.

I can confirm that all allocated funding will be available from Quarter one of 2026.

The latest delivery milestones timetable is for each milestones including dates is set out below.

Full design stage – (RIBA 2-4) March 25 - October 26

Initial enabling works during design - August 2025 - November 2025

Main site enabling works commences - March 2026 - July 2026

Main construction commences - March 2026 - July 2028

Main Construction Practical Completion – July 2028 - August 2028

Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition – May 2028 - October 2028

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Type: Written question
Reference: 33498
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Eden Project: Morecambe
Thursday, 23 January 2025
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House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Costs Morecambe Eden Project
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Eden Project: Morecambe

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