VIVID has appointed PMC Construction as the Principal Contractor and work is now underway to prepare the site at Victory Quay – laying the foundations for a vibrant new community on Portsmouth’s northern waterfront.
Once this essential groundwork is complete, construction of the first phase of new homes can begin – bringing 183 much-needed homes to the area (once complete will bring 835 new homes, a mix of private and affordable tenures including shared ownership, sales and social rent).
This marks a major step forward in creating a welcoming new gateway community and neighbourhood for Portsmouth, opening doors for more people to find a place they can truly call home.
Victory Quay is more than a housing project – it’s a vision for inclusive, sustainable living.
CREATING A NEIGHBOURHOOD
In partnership with Portsmouth City Council and Homes England, VIVID is breathing new life into a long-unused brownfield site at Tipner East, creating a neighbourhood designed around people, connection and opportunity.
PMC Construction brings valuable expertise and a collaborative approach to the project, helping turn this exciting vision into reality – starting with the essential groundwork and site preparation.
As a local company, they’ll be working with many local subcontractors and tradespeople, and they’ve already shown their support for future talent by hosting a skills workshop for aspiring apprentices.
This first phase includes 183 new homes; completing the new sea wall flood defences to help keep the site safe and protect the future community for years to come; raising and preparing the land to make sure it’s safe and ready for building; putting in essential services like water, electricity, and roads to connect the new homes and creating a scenic coastal path for everyone to enjoy the waterfront
BUILDING FUTURES
Tristan Samuels, Group Development and New Business Director at VIVID, says: “Victory Quay is about more than building homes – it’s about building futures.
“Phase 1 lays the foundation and sets the tone for everything we’re building here, and the appointment of PMC Construction a local contractor who understands the importance of this site to the city marks a key moment in turning vision into reality.
“Their experience and collaborative approach give us confidence as we move into the delivery stage — bringing forward the first homes and the beginnings of a new community.”
Steve Cripps, Managing Director, PMC Construction, adds: “Victory Quay will be the new gateway to the city. This development is a real statement by VIVID and we’re proud to be involved.
“It will breathe new life into land that’s been unused for many years, creating a vibrant new residential area. Offering much-needed housing, as well as employment and training opportunities for local people and suppliers.”
