Information-packed site hoardings provide a splash of colour at Dockyard Church

We are delighted to ‘unveil’ our striking new site hoardings that will be welcoming visitors to the construction site over the next 18 months. The colourful panels not only brighten up the site but also serve as the project ‘shop window’ offering a wealth of information for visitors and the public keen to find out more about the project.

The bold, statement design has been created by up-and-coming young, Sevenoaks-based company Spire Studio and has been made with future young workspace users in mind as well as the wider community.

The 35m long hoarding is packed with information, photographs and images of the planned restoration project. The design is representative of the high quality and importance of the £8 million project to the region.

SDPT Community Engagement Co-ordinator Allison Young said …

“We were eager to strike a balance in the design between both the historic and architectural importance of this iconic building, along with its future purpose as a centre for young business people. So we went for a welcoming contemporary concept, which references the buildings past as well as the important status of the project for the Sheppey community and the wider region.”

The artwork features 22 sections which include seven specially commissioned, life-size portraits of young project apprentices working for contractors Coniston and Hugh Broughton Architects, as well as trustees, that have helped to make the project happen, taken by photographer Rikard Osterlund. Visitors can scan QR codes to find out more about some of our apprentice career journeys as well as more about the project.

The design includes tantalising architectural drawings by Hugh Broughton Architects showing the workspaces and new home for sections of the Great Dockyard Model that we can look forward to seeing when the building re-opens in 2022. The design also incorporates historical drawings and features a 200 year timeline from 1822 to 2022 which charts the history of the building and the Dockyard.

The panels of course also include thanks to the generosity of the National Lottery Heritage Fund and those who play the lottery, as well as the 25 other philanthropic trusts, foundations and individuals who have supported the project and without whom it would not have been possible.

‘To be part of a project of this scale and importance, both historically and locally as a future Enterprise Hub for business start-ups has been a privilege. As a relatively new business ourselves, we could really see the importance in delivering a strong engaging visual, not only to celebrate the building, but to welcome it’s future tenants who will cherish the Hub for years to come.’

Designer James Tremain, Spire Studio

Visiting today shows how near we are to completion of the construction phase now. Keep up to date with our progress… https://t.co/ijwK6tnIcC
16 Feb 2023, 8:40 pm

Site Updates

March 2022
- 5 Mar 2022 Project Update: Project forges ahead as roof and tower near completion. 5 Mar 2022
September 2021
- 15 Sept 2021 Project Update : August 2021 15 Sept 2021
July 2021
- 7 Jul 2021 Project Update : June 2021 7 Jul 2021
March 2021
- 15 Mar 2021 Project Update : Rebuilding of the parapet - Phase 1 : the brick core 15 Mar 2021
February 2021
- 9 Feb 2021 Project Update : View from the Tower 9 Feb 2021
January 2021
- 3 Jan 2021 Project Update : December 2020 3 Jan 2021
November 2020
- 1 Nov 2020 Project Update : Scaffolding Rises 1 Nov 2020
October 2020
- 16 Oct 2020 Project Update : Site Preparations 16 Oct 2020

The Dockyard Story

The Dockyard Model

The public are welcome to come and view the hoardings which are best accessed from The Paddock path, but please take care as they are situated in a busy car park and next door to Sheerness Port lorry entrance, children are very welcome but we recommend they are accompanied by an adult.