Construction and engineering specialist Spencer Group has delivered the access road and supporting infrastructure for a major new mixed-use industrial, commercial and retail park in North Yorkshire.
Spencer Building and Civil Engineering, part of Spencer Group has created the route onto Harrogate 47 at the intersection of the A59, which runs adjacent to the A1(M) at Junction 47. The low carbon development by Opus North and Bridges Fund Management at the 45-acre site will include offices, industrial and warehouse units, high-tech hybrid units and roadside retail and amenities.
Harrogate 47, which was granted planning permission by Harrogate Borough Council, is expected to support up to 2,000 jobs when complete. The first phase of the development involved the creation of the access road and supporting infrastructure for the site by Spencer Group, which will facilitate the building of the offices and units. This, in turn, will open up the site to further development as the huge scheme progresses.
Works on the site included creating an 8m wide highways adopted road with footpaths, installation of a pumping station and electricity sub stations, together with extensive drainage works.
Darren Kilvington, Managing Director at Spencer Building and Civil Engineering, said: “We’ve had challenges to overcome, but we’ve managed those really well and the project has been delivered as planned.
“Spencer Group were certainly the right people for the job, and we’ve had some great input from our highly experienced Civils team to overcome some of the challenges posed by the ground conditions on the site.
“Our Build and Civils teams have been able to work together, delivering the whole project in-house.”
Opus North is recognised as one of the most successful developers in Yorkshire. Bridges Fund Management supports property solutions that help reduce emissions, regenerate communities and revitalise industrial and business spaces.
James Farnaby, Development Manager for Opus North, added: “We are delighted to announce the completion of the infrastructure works at this key development site in Harrogate.
“This project reflects our commitment to driving economic growth and creating employment opportunities in the region. Completion of this infrastructure contract lays the groundwork for further development on the site as we target commencement of the next phase.’’
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