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Work is underway on a £6.4 million new warehouse development at Wakefield Hub.

The 65,000 sq ft facility is being brought forward by Newmarket Lane Ltd, a joint venture between HBD and Yorkcourt, for North Shields-headquartered Kitwave Wholesale Group.

Completion is anticipated by the end of the summer, with Derby-based GF Tomlinson appointed for design and construction.

Andrew Sewards, managing director, said: “We’re delighted to be delivering this high quality warehouse unit. We have previously worked with HBD on the construction of three units at the flagship Markham Vale development, so it’s a pleasure to be working with them once again and with developer Yorkcourt for the first time.

“We have extensive experience in the warehouse and logistics sector and are pleased to be expanding this into more geographical regions. We’re currently in the early stages of works which are progressing very well, and we look forward to handing over the project once complete in the summer.”

The development, built to BREEAM Very Good standard, also includes ancillary office space to accommodate Kitwave’s expansion plans within the region. It will trade as HB Clark, with 130 staff at the site, close to the M1, A1 and M62 axis - and is a second scheme there.

Simon Ross, development surveyor at HBD, said: “We’re pleased to be able to welcome Kitwave to Wakefield Hub and look forward to seeing their bespoke premises take shape.

“The interest in Wakefield Hub is a real vote of confidence in the city as a place to invest. “One of the largest regeneration projects of its kind in the North of England, the scheme will bring a significant number of jobs to the area and inject millions in inward investment.”