Knowledge Gateway, Colchester

Project Overview

• Colchester, Essex

• Colchester City Council

• University of Essex

• Masterplan Framework and Viability Study

• Completed July 2023 • 400,000 sq ft Education / Employment Campus

The University of Essex is a leading university in research, ranked in the top 20 within the UK. In 2023, the university directly provided over 1,870 jobs and had approximately 15,000 students. There is an aspiration to increase the number of students to 25,000 students by the end of 2033 which is the current Local Plan Period.

Carter Jonas masterplanning and commercial teams have created proposals for the 10 hectare Knowledge Gateway site, including over 400,000 sq ft of commercial and education space.

Over 50% of the site will be enhanced to provide new parkland, public realm and biodiversity enhancements, with integrated cycling and walking routes.

Project Summary

• Grade A offices;

• SME units;

• Mid tech commercial space; A120 B1025

• Plug and play units;

• Academic space;

• A 70-bed hotel; and

• 2 no. multi storey car parks.