Work has started on the first phase of a large industrial development in Scunthorpe.
Construction is underway at Sawcliffe Industrial Park, an 8.5 acre site that is a joint venture between North Lincolnshire Council and Evergreen Group.
The Lincolnshire firm has bought the land and will develop eight units ranging from 800 to 2,000 sq ft, with the local authority to buy the completed units back and rent out to the private sector.
Brought forward in October 2018, it was granted planning consent in February.
The site is off Hargreaves Way, and is bordered by the DEM Manufacturing and Skymark facilities, to the north, the stretch of Winterton Road along Appleby Ponds, to the east, BOC Gases to the south and Holme Steel Fabricators to the west. Phase one is to the west, closest to Bessemer Way.
Offices and facilities for heavier industry use could follow in further phases, with developers open to adaptations to suit users.
Phase one feature secure yard, with units all having fully insulated walls and roof, power floated concrete flooring, disabled toilets and large roller shutters.
Sean Tucker, director of Evergreen Group 海角视频, said: “We chose North Lincolnshire as a place to invest because of its commercial heritage, its location and most importantly its people.
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“The willingness of North Lincolnshire Council’s economic growth team to help and promote the area, from the initial first visits to beginning the joint venture journey, has been outstanding. There have been many obstacles along the way that we have worked together to remove. None of this would have happened without the collaboration, communication and understanding from all sides.
“We are a family run business with family values, and together we want to help grow sustainable new business in North Lincolnshire.”
The company is also behind the build-out of new premises for Collingwood Engineering in Barton, also on a site acquired from North Lincolnshire Council.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “A major development like this will help grow our economy in North Lincolnshire by providing job opportunities and a place for businesses to invest.
“Preparation work has started on site ready for building work to get underway. We have already received interest from one business to take up one of the units and plans are being drawn up. It is an exciting opportunity for existing and new businesses in North Lincolnshire to enable them to flourish and prosper.
“Businesses will be able to have input on the size of the unit and how it is fitted out, ensuring it meets their individual needs.”
The economic development team has also highlighted a range of funding options, including grants, that are available to existing and new businesses.
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