Construction of business centre nears completion
The construction of a business centre aimed at the growing renewable energy and environmental technology sectors is nearing completion.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has been handed the keys to the facility at Bridgehead Business Park in Hessle, with contractor PDR Construction beginning its final phase of works.
The £3.9m development, known as ergo, will offer flexible office space, conference facilities, an on-site café and parking.
The business centre has been under construction since last summer and is being developed by the council in partnership with the University of Hull.
Amanda Hoggart, business centre manager, said: “Receiving the keys for ergo is an exciting step in this project’s development and means we are fast approaching an official opening, scheduled for June as part of activities for Humber Business Week.
“Interest in the business centre is growing and we have now secured Moes Kitchen to operate the on-site café, which is an exciting new venture by Hull entrepreneur Dan Robinson who has previously established Butler Whites, Larkins, Kitchenette No. 6, Paco’s and Milos.
“This development is a key part of the council’s economic vision for the area and will help grow businesses in emerging sectors like renewable energy and environmental technology – strengthening the Humber’s reputation as the UK’s Energy Estuary.”
Bill Walker, director of strategic relationships at the University of Hull, said: “The university is delighted to be part of this significant development. Attracting to the Humber innovative businesses engaged in the low-carbon and renewable energy sectors is a major driver for the region’s future economy.
“Ergo will link brilliantly to other University initiatives in this space enabling a productive partnership that delivers a quality USP for the Humber.”
As well as capital investment from the council of £1.9m, funding for the project has been secured from the Local Growth Fund, with £1m allocated from the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, around £710,000 from the Green Port Growth Fund Programme, supported by the Regional Growth Fund, and a financial contribution from the University of Hull.
