Economic Impact Study and Assessment of the relocation of GLOSCAT – South West RDA

ERS are currently working with SWRDA to evaluate the economic impact of the relocation of GLOSCAT's Gloucester operation to new state of the art facilities as part of the Gloucester Quays developed by Peel Holdings and British Waterways. The South West Regional Development Agency, GLOSCAT, the LSC, and English Partnerships are keen to assess the nature and level of impact that the relocation has on the economy of Gloucester and the wider sub region, and regard this study as being very innovative in terms of comparable research.

ERS are currently assessing the current impact of GLOSCAT in the local economy in term of students, employees, procurement and construction combining an adapted 'Green Book' approach to assess the base and construction cases. The study team is also consulting with key stakeholders, students and businesses to fully understand the wider significance of the relocation in terms of both the wider Quays development and also the regeneration priorities of Gloucester.

The commission extends to 2009, when ERS will be able to evaluate the full impact of the new facilities. ERS

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