New Monks Farm Ikea Development Update

Date: Wednesday 18th April
Time: Arrivals from 5:00pm with refreshments and networking,  Presentation at 6:00pm, followed by a tour of the Training Ground.
Venue:  Brighton & Hove Albion Training Ground, Lancing
Cost: Free
Please note this event is limited in numbers and will be open to members first. if there are still spaces nearer the date we will open the event to non members.

You will all have heard the proposed developments of Ikea and housing on the New Monks Farm Site. Join us for an update covering the proposed Ikea development, incorporating Shoreham airport.

The economic benefits identified from the completed development include:

• A £150 million capital investment
  
• The delivery of 600 new homes, 30% of which will be affordable
• An estimated 876 gross jobs of which:
  -430 in Ikea
  -332 construction jobs 
• £2.8m in public sector receipts 
• £11.5m additional annual GVA to the Adur economy
• A new single form entry primary school serviced site with expansion space
• The relocation and expansion of the Gypsy and Travellers site with four additional pitches, to agreed development standards, connecting them to the mains sewerage, water and electricity networks; and
• A new 28 hectare country park with new ecology habitats, cycle and foot pathways to access the South Downs National Park for residents and visitors alike.