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Sunderland’s Clancy Docwra to work with Gateshead Council on energy project

Sunderland-based construction company Clancy Docwra Limited has negotiated a contract to work with Gateshead Council, as part of a scheme to attract new business to the area, reduce emissions and cut energy bills.

The project, which is to provide a new district heating and private wire network from the proposed Energy Centre at Quarryfield Road in Gateshead, will serve a number of customers in Gateshead Town Centre including Gateshead Housing Company, the Civic Centre, The Sage and Gateshead College.

The scheme is expected to be fully self-financing, with the construction and operating costs for Gateshead Council being repaid over the life of the project via energy sales.

Colin Wilkinson, director, Clancy Docwra, said: “Clancy Docwra is proud to be part of this ground-breaking challenge and are looking forward to working closely with the other delivery partners in order to assist Gateshead Council in the construction of this unique project.”

The construction team at Newcastle-based law firm Watson Burton advised Clancy Docwra on the deal.

Bal Manak, solicitor at Watson Burton, negotiated a NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract with Gateshead Council as well as professional appointments that Clancy has entered into with D3 Associates Limited and Hydraulic Analysis Limited for consultancy services.

She said: “This is a great opportunity for Clancy Docwra and it is envisaged that the network connections required will increase as the project develops. This will help to further cut bills and reduce carbon emission, which is a key priority in the construction industry right now.”