WNDC hit the ground running in Daventry town centre, led by the council’s bold and ambitious vision for the area.
This includes the Abbey Retail Park which opened in 2009, bringing new jobs to the town centre. As part of this scheme, a new working men’s club was constructed, serving as a signature building on a key entrance into the town.
“Using its investment and development expertise, WNDC unlocked the £65m regeneration of Daventry town centre.”
But the most dramatic architectural statement was to arrive in the form of the £8.5m iCon Innovation Centre. Delivered by WNDC in 2011, the multi award winning building is a beacon for the low carbon economy in the UK and beyond. It provides office accommodation for firms working in environmental sustainability, while being a stunning exemplar of energy efficiency in its own right.
Nearby, the University Technical College is another example of Daventry’s progressive plans. WNDC was one of several organisations involved in the project, which sets a new standard for vocational education, sharing the iCon’s focus on green technologies and sustainable construction.
Despite the progress that has already been made, the full fruits of WNDC’s investment will be seen in coming years. This includes a state-of-the-art library, backed by £600,000 from WNDC, which will be constructed along with the Mulberry Place retail development. The future is bright for Daventry.
