Network Space has appointed Caddick Construction to deliver £9.5m phase two of Tunstall Arrow scheme
A further 109,250 sq. ft industrial space and 200 jobs will be delivered under Phase Two after receiving unanimous planning permission approval in the summer.
Phase two:
- An additional 109,250 sq. ft of industrial workspace over the 8-acre plot.
- Five detached, self-contained, units ranging from 13,000 up to 30,000 sq. ft.
- Significant remediation to address historic coal workings and disused mine shafts.
- Proposals for 200 jobs to the area – bringing the long-term brownfield site back into productive employment use.
- Buildings ready for occupation in Autumn 2022.
The site:
Tunstall Arrow site is a 28-acre former colliery site adjoining the A527 (James Brindley Way) in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, acquired by Network Space in 2013. It is located close to the A500 and is minutes away from Junction 16 off the M6.
It was only in November 2021 that work began on the site, following on quickly from Phase One which opened in 2019. The finished product will see high-specification business premises for industrial or logistic uses.
Tunstall Arrow will belong to the Ceramic Valley Enterprise Zone.
The CVEZ constitutes one of 48 enterprise zones across the UK which could potentially create up to 6,700 new jobs.
‘A prime business location’
Simon Peters, development director at Network Space said: “We are delighted to have appointed Caddick Construction and to see work start on site . Phase Two will build on the success of Tunstall Arrow Phase One which has enjoyed full occupancy since opening.
“It has been particularly popular with international companies seeking a prime business location in the North West.
“Logistics and industrial demand continues to be extremely strong across the North West.
“Tunstall Arrow will attract further inward investment and secure hundreds of new jobs for the Stoke-on-Trent.”
‘Bring this brownfield site back to life’
Ian Threadgold, managing director of Caddick Construction (North West) added: “We are delighted to be working again with Network Space on another exciting scheme that brings so many economic benefits to the North West.
“The team are keen to bring this brownfield site back to life, particularly with the additional challenges posed by the former colliery workings.”
Tunstall Arrow Phase Two is expected to be completed in Autumn 2022.
