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Network Space<\/a> has submitted plans to St Helens Borough Council<\/a> for a \u00a354m glass research and innovation facility<\/h2>\n

Bowmer + Kirkland<\/a> has been appointed as stage 1 contractor for the glass innovation facility following an open procurement process<\/a> which was managed through the North West Construction Hub.<\/p>\n

Developed for Glass Futures Ltd, the proposed 160,000 sq ft Centre of Excellence will be the world\u2019s first openly accessible, multi-disciplinary experimental glass innovation facility for research and development trials.<\/p>\n

The facility will be used to deliver industry and Government-backed R&D projects aimed at reducing the carbon footprint<\/a> of glass production.<\/p>\n

The glass innovation facility is being funded through a mix of public and private investment. A \u00a315m UKRI grant has been secured for the installation of a globally unique, experimental furnace and state of the art infrastructure capable of producing 30-tonnes of glass per day and will enable the glass industry to implement change in a safe experimental space.<\/p>\n

Network Space will secure private sector investment to support the construction costs alongside a \u00a39m grant from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.<\/p>\n

Glass sector companies will also contribute a further \u00a320m in resource, time and equipment to support the project.<\/p>\n

In addition to creating 80 new permanent jobs, the project will lead to apprenticeships, training and general up-skilling within the glass sector.<\/p>\n

\u2018A catalyst for further economic growth\u2019<\/h3>\n

Catherine Chilvers, development director at Network Space, said:\u00a0\u201cAs landowner and developer, we have worked in partnership with St Helen\u2019s Council and Glass Futures over the past two years to rapidly progress the design and development<\/a> of this transformational project for the borough and in doing so, have established a hugely effective public\/private sector delivery model.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe submitted planning proposals will regenerate the former United Glassworks site and enable Government and industry-led research activity and training opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe facility will create new jobs and support the transition of R&D to commercial applications, acting as a catalyst for further economic growth within St Helens.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glass Futures Ltd, chief executive, Richard Katz, added:\u00a0\u201cThe planning submission is a great step forward in creating a facility that will deliver innovative technologies to make glass net-zero.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Centre of Excellence will help us work collaboratively with our members, the supply chain and academia to achieve that aim.\u201d<\/p>\n

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