Harris CM has started work on its contract to build a major new industrial development on part of the old mine in Knottingley, West Yorkshire.
The plan will offer 11 units ranging from 3,000 square feet to 4,000 square feet and is being developed by CRT Property Investments Ltd, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Coalfields Regeneration Trust. The work will be completed by the end of the year.
The development, which is supported by a £ 1.8 million grant from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), will offer a large car park with charging points for electric vehicles and high-quality landscaping.
The project team includes the offices of Yorkshire architects, The Harris Partnership, construction consultants Rex Procter & Partners, HJ consulting engineers, and construction services and environmental engineering firm Hydrock MRB.
Jason Adlam, CEO of Harris CM, said: “This site is steeped in history and was the last UK deep coal mine to shut down in 2015. At its peak it employed thousands of local people and now through its regeneration, can play an important role in the local economy once again.
“This is our first project with CRT Property Investments, and it is a great opportunity to contribute to the continuous regeneration of the ‘Five Cities’, on a site that is only 20 minutes from our headquarters near Pontefract, making it in a fantastic plan in which to participate “.
Shaun O’Brien, Director of Investment and Property Development, CRT Property Investments, said: “These units will appeal to a wide range of SMEs and help address the shortage of available properties in the local area. Once completed, the development will provide a high-quality work environment where businesses can thrive, as well as play a crucial role in the local economy by creating jobs and opportunities for people in and around Knottingley.
“This site is an excellent example of how we can create opportunity within the coal mines, and everyone involved in the development is pleased to see work begin on the site.”
The larger 151-acre Kellingley Colliery site is currently being transformed by the Harworth Group into a full-scale development, known as Konect, which will offer 1.45 million square feet of manufacturing and distribution space.
Coalfields Regeneration Trust is the only organization dedicated to supporting the 5.7 million people living in former mining communities across the UK. With three priorities for action: employment, skills, health and wellness, the organization redirects funds and support through a program of activities to ensure it has a positive impact where it is needed most.
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Source: www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-06-02 09:12:13
