Work has started on the next phase of a multi-million pound commercial workspace development in Leicester.
Brackley Property Developments has started construction work on a new three-storey property close to Dock, which is part of Pioneer Park, which will offer office and light industrial workspace.
The building will provide 14 individual units – ranging in size from 800 sq ft to 1,800 sq ft – all providing grow-on space for Dock-based business who are ready to expand, as well as new businesses looking to join the existing entrepreneurial community.
The building itself aims to complement the look and feel of the original building, with similar materials used in its construction.
Businesses based in the property will benefit from Dock’s full range of facilities, including reception services, meeting and conference facilities, fast IT and access to networks and events.
Once complete, the new building will become part of the Dock campus and be managed by Leicester City Council.
City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “This important new phase of development at Pioneer Park will build on the success of Dock with a space for growing businesses to make their next step.
“We want to help grow Pioneer Park as a hub for technology and knowledge-based industries, improving the city’s economic prosperity, supporting enterprise and creating jobs. The success of Dock gives us an excellent foundation on which to build.
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“These new managed workspaces are a vital part of that. They will provide much-needed grow-on space right next door to the thriving business community at Dock and close to the exciting Space Park Leicester development.”
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Stephen Pedrick-Moyle, managing director of Brackley Property Developments, said: “We are thrilled to have been selected by Leicester City Council to develop this exciting scheme, which we hope will attract new businesses and allow existing businesses in the area to expand within this key regeneration scheme.
“In line with current government advice to the construction industry, our contractor Stepnell will be operating the site under the strict guidelines and procedures published by Construction Leadership Council and Public Health England.”
Work on the £5 million extension to Dock is expected to be complete by early 2021, with the first tenants moving in by late spring.