SCAPE project Doncaster's Gateway One celebrates Topping Out Milestone

SCAPE joined Willmott Dixon, Doncaster City Council and other project partners at a topping out ceremony. The topping out milestone signals substantial progress in the programme, where attendees signed a commemorative plaque and steel beam which was then placed into the structure at roof level. The final bolt, sprayed gold to mark its significance, was also placed into the structure. Delegates that signed the beam included Doncaster Mayor Ros Jones, MP for Doncaster Central Sally Jameson and Mark Taylor, CEO of Automated Analytics, the flagship anchor tenants for the building.

This commemorative beam will be built into the structure and will mark the beginning of the next phase of development of the building, which is set to open in early 2027.

Mark continued: "Procured through the SCAPE Construction Framework, we are working closely with Willmott Dixon to support accelerated delivery, generate meaningful social value and provide cost certainty. Together, we are ensuring this project not only leaves a lasting legacy globally, but also delivers benefits for local people for many years to come.”

Ros continued: “Bringing together Doncaster’s growing digital and tech sector, this building will be the home of the city’s growing digital and tech sector, with innovative businesses, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and sparking new ideas that will benefit the entire city. I want to thank everybody involved for getting this exciting project to this next milestone.”

Gateway One will aim to bring together world-leading AI companies, innovative local business and attract global entrepreneurs by providing them with the tools to scale and succeed in Doncaster.