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Restoration plans approved for Grimsby ice factory

In the UK, local council has approved plans to turn the derelict Grimsby Ice Factory into a multipurpose venue, while preserving the historical compressor room. 

The North East Lincolnshire Council in the UK has approved the plans to restore, alter and convert the Grimsby Ice Factory, to provide offices, research and development space, and a conference and live event venue with 1,000 capacity. The project is expected to create 600 jobs locally. [1] 

 

The former ice factory of Grimsby was built in 1901 and is a sole surviving example of an ice-making factory of its kind. At its peak, it produced 1100 tonnes of ice per day and helped to make Grimsby the largest fishing port in the world. 

According to the planning officers’ report, the historic ice compressor room will be retained, along with a full representative example of the ice making process. 

 

View of compressor house with retained equipment, roof beams and new stair, lift and access gallery. (source: NELC planning portal) 

 

Plans can be viewed in full on the North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) planning portal with the reference DM/0864/23/FUL.   

 

See IIR news Grimsby ice factory preservation plans for details on the preservation plans.   

 

 

[1] The Yorshire Post. 4th Jan 2024 https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/grimsby-ice-factory-development-will-revolutionise-the-docks-as-plans-for-music-venue-hotel-and-offices-for-offshore-industry-are-approved-4466101