17.05.07
Fifteen Cornwall wins again

The Objective One project Fifteen Cornwall has received yet another accolade – winning the 'Best Project of the Year Under £2 million' in the Michelmores and Western Morning News' Commercial Property Awards.

This award comes hot on the heels of March's 'Best Location Readers' Award' in the OFM (Observer Food Monthly) Waitrose 2007 Food Awards.

Fifteen Cornwall received Objective One investment via the European Regional Development and European Social Funds. The ERDF (more than half a million pounds) was for the capital build, transforming the former Beach Hut Bistro into Fifteen Cornwall. The ESF has been invested via Jobcentre Plus and the Learning and Skills Council to train young people from targeted areas of Cornwall to be chefs.

The Western Morning News said of Fifteen Cornwall, which has a breathtaking view of Watergate Bay: "This former beach cafe was transformed by an impressive feat of engineering and construction into a statement restaurant, the latest in the Jamie Oliver stable and one dedicated to training young chefs from a variety of backgrounds.

"It has had a very positive impact on the South West and has put Watergate Bay on the map, with a £60 million contribution to the Cornish economy forecast over the next ten years."

Andrew Johnston accepted the latest award on behalf of Midas Group, which carried out the building contract.

Carleen Kelemen, Director of the Objective One Partnership, said: "This award yet again underpins the Objective One aim of developing high quality, striking buildings to inspire those in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and generate business."

Fifteen Cornwall also uses several sustainable initiatives and the interior, created by Absolute Design of Falmouth, features reclaimed walnut. The project is committed to reducing food miles and promoting local and regional supply chains and more than 80% of food is sourced locally. Environmental features include wind turbines; high-grade insulation in the roof, walls and floor; a grey water system to capture and store water from the roof which is then used to flush toilets; a unique 100% LED lighting system that is fully dimmable meaning that 80% of electricity normally used through lighting can be saved; a 100% recycling policy on goods that can be recycled such as glass, cardboard etc. Fifteen Cornwall has set-up a special recycling depot and developed a 'recycle bubble' pod carrier to transport all of the waste to this depot.

For further information please contact Clare Morgan, Media Relations Manager for the Objective One Partnership. Tel: 01872 223439 / 07973 813647. Email: cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk.

The Objective One Programme for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has invested in Fifteen Cornwall through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF).

Editor's notes:

Clare Morgan
Media Relations Manager
Objective One Partnership Office
Castle House
Pydar Street
Truro TR1 2UD
Mobile: 07973 813647
Telephone: 01872 223439

cmorgan@cornwall.gov.uk

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