Construction starts on £10m commercial scheme

Construction has begun on the latest project at the Melton West business park in East Yorkshire, a £10m development which will create 85,000 sq ft of prime commercial space for growing companies.

Set within the wider Melton West site, west of Hull, the development will comprise two larger units of 37,000 sq ft and 22,900 sq ft and a terrace of five smaller units of 5,000 sq ft each.

Developer Wykeland Group, owner and developer of Melton West, has appointed West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction as the principal contractor on the project.

Construction work is now underway on the speculative development ahead of occupiers moving in from February 2025.

Wykeland Development director Jonathan Stubbs said: “Evolve @ Melton West will plug an important gap in the region for high-quality, modern commercial space. 

“Small and medium-sized businesses are the beating heart of our economy and it’s vitally important to create spaces fit for today, and into the future, in which they can expand and grow.

“Equally important is the development’s outstanding sustainability credentials. Sustainability is something which connects all businesses, and companies are increasingly seeking facilities which are of a high environmental quality. 

“Evolve @ Melton West meets that need and this was a key focus for us when planning this development.”

Triton Construction, based in Liversedge near Dewsbury, has delivered a range of projects for sectors including commercial, education, leisure and retail.

Paul Clarkson, managing director at Triton Construction, said: “It’s great to be working with Wykeland on a development which will create new business opportunities and support the economic growth of the East Riding.

“We’ve got a track record of delivering quality commercial developments just like this one, and we’re pleased to be playing our part in the evolution of Melton West business park.

“Triton Construction is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, and this sort of project underlines our capabilities and expertise in commercial development.”

LHL Group, which has offices in Hessle, East Yorkshire, is acting as the employer’s agent for the development, supporting the management and delivery of the project.

Over the past year, Melton West has reinforced its status as one of Yorkshire’s most significant sites for large-scale investment and employment.

The business park’s occupiers include blue chip companies such as Amazon, Heron Foods, shower maker Kohler Mira and generator manufacturer Allam Marine.

Almost 2.5m sq ft of space is already under construction at Melton West, including global medical technology business Smith+Nephew relocating from its existing site in Hull to a new £120m research and development and manufacturing facility, and a £180m Amazon fulfilment centre.

There are now around 1,500 people employed at Melton West, rising to 5,000 in the near future.