Construction business moves into city centre offices
Morgan Sindall Construction is the final addition to Merchant Gate, a development in Wakefield city centre, taking the remaining space at the scheme delivered by The English Cities Fund.
The construction company has signed a ten-year lease for 4,092 sq ft of Grade A office space at the mixed use development at No 2 Burgage Square.
The English Cities Fund is a strategic joint venture between urban regeneration innovators, Muse Developments, Legal & General and Homes England, working collaboratively with Wakefield Council.
Merchant Gate blends Grade A office buildings, prime retail and leisure facilities, alongside 66 residential apartments, a public square, along with a 1,500-space multi-storey car park and a new college for performing arts.
CAPA – Creative and Performing Arts College – is currently under construction at Merchant Gate and will welcome up to 500 students in the next academic year.
In addition, the site is home to Wakefield Council’s civic offices, library and museum at the award-winning Wakefield One.
Morgan Sindall is a sister company of Muse Developments, with both forming part of Morgan Sindall Group plc.
James Scott, development director of Muse in Yorkshire, said: “We’re delighted to welcome our sister company to Merchant Gate, a striking symbol of the remarkable renaissance of Wakefield.
“Merchant Gate, and strategic schemes like it in the city, are changing people’s perceptions of Wakefield. It is fast becoming one of Wakefield’s premier mixed-use destinations.”
The offices at Merchant Gate are 1 Burgage Square, 2 Burgage Square and Emerald House. Emerald House is let to HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Andy Hall, managing director of Morgan Sindall Construction’s Yorkshire and North East region, said: “This relocation signifies the start of an exciting new chapter for Morgan Sindall Construction in the region, as we look to build on our growth and success for the future. Our move to Wakefield represents a fresh start and investment in our people, and we look forward to building upon our relationships with local organisations and creating employment and training opportunities for local people.”
