Scores of new jobs on the horizon as developers unveil plans for Black Country business park

A new business park in the Black Country could help to generate scores of new jobs, developers hope.

Antringham Developments and Brackley Property Developments have joined forces to work on a 10-acre development site at Reedswood Park, in Walsall.

The site, part of the former Reedswood Power Station, will feature up to 200,000 sq ft of industrial and warehouse space in a range of units or one large building.

The site’s location close to Junction 10 of the M6 could make it a target for logistics operations.

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) and Johnson Fellows have been appointed as agents to market the site, which sits adjacent to Reedswood Retail Park, whose occupiers include Sainsbury’s Matalan, B&M Home, Pets At Home and Dunelm.

Matt Tilt, director of industrial agency at LSH Birmingham, said the development was an important employment site providing opportunities for urban-logistics, warehousing, manufacturing and trade counter businesses that want to relocate or expand.

“Reedswood Park is in an excellent location, just over one mile from (Walsall) town centre and just a few minutes’ drive to junction 10 of the M6,” said Mr Tilt.

“It is a rare chance for a would-be occupier to commission a bespoke design to meet its specific demands with units available on either a leasehold or freehold basis.”

Mike Price, industrial partner at Johnson Fellows, added: “This really is a first class location when you look at the road links and the access to skilled workers, and I am confident that the development will appeal to a wide range of businesses.

“We will be working closely with the developers and Walsall Borough Council throughout the planning and development process to secure local, regional, and national occupiers.”