Retail therapy for Anglo Holt

WEST Bromwich-based construction company Anglo Holt has started work on a retail unit in Essex for retailer Argos, which will create 40 local jobs.

The £1.1 m development will see the firm make significant modifications to Unit 8, Tollgate Retail Park in Colchester, ready for its new tenants to occupy in May.

Anglo Holt was awarded the 23-week design and build contract by London-based client British Land.

The project is a part of British Land’s proposals to upgrade Colchester’s Tollgate Retail Park to attract a wider range of retailers.

Tony Wehby, director at Anglo Holt, said: “We are pleased to announce that work has now begun on the new Argos store. With the current high unemployment rates, we’re pleased that this project will help to create 40 jobs for the local community.

“This is our first project with British Land, so we’re eager to demonstrate our expertise in retail construction.”

British Land manages, owns, finances and develops prime commercial property, with a focus on out-of-town and well-located retail properties.

Anglo Holt has an annual turnover in excess of £50m and employs around 100 people.