The plans will see cefas invest \u00a316m in its existing offices at Lowestoft by building a new and modern office facility and by refurbishing exiting laboratory facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cI thank Defra, local Councillors and Planners for their commitment to these exciting proposals for our new Lowestoft Headquarters,\u201d said Tom Karsten, Cefas chief executive.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis project represents a vital step in realising our vision for Cefas; to deliver world class science for the marine and freshwater environment.”<\/p>\n
He said that the project will provide Cefas and Defra with significant running cost savings, greatly enhanced scientific collaboration and innovation workspace and improved environmental performance.<\/p>\n
Refurbishment work is planned to start in November 2017 and the new office building is planned to commence in January 2018, once final partnership funding is in place. Morgan Sindall have been appointed contractors to lead the project works which are planned to complete by March 2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce complete [this centre] will help bolster our research and understanding of sea life \u2013 solidifying our position as a world leader in marine science and a champion of sustainable fishing,\u201d said George Eustice, UK Fisheries Minister.<\/p>\n
Cefas has provided the UK Government with scientific evidence and advice to support the fishing industry helping to ensure the sustainable use of the marine environment since 1902.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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