Story Group appointed for project

West Lakes Renaissance, the urban regeneration company for Furness and West Cumbria, and Barrow Borough Council have selected developer and construction firm the Story Group to build the 36ha mixed-use Marina Village project, pending further negotiations. The centrepiece of The Waterfront Barrow-in-Furness regeneration project, the scheme is planned to include 650 homes, a 350-berth marina, retail units, a hotel and a sports ground.