Abandoned forecourt revived following six-figure investment

Gulf Flush Filling Station in Liversedge, West Yorkshire has re-opened following a £150,000 renovation.

After being closed and not having sold fuel for more than three years, the site has been reopened by Nithu Tharmalingam.

In partnership with Gulf UK, he has revived the site on Wakefield Road in Liversedge, West Yorkshire and created a 24/7 forecourt and a Premier shop.

Tharmalingam, who acquired the site in October 2024, collaborated with Premier on the fit out of the shop.

He said: “It was hard work and I had to prove myself to the council and local authority because of the site’s history. But all my efforts paid off. It was a very good decision to set up my own business.

“We’re pleased to be back selling petrol and welcoming Liversedge residents through our doors.”

The site is the third petrol station operated by Nithu, who operates two other Gulf sites in Sheffield and Leeds on a leasehold basis.

Gulf UK is owned by Certas Energy, a UK independent distributer of fuel and lubricants.

David Hobson, Certas Energy area business manager, said: “We’re pleased to see Gulf Flush Filling Station re-open to the public.

“When the site became available I contacted Nithu and arranged a meeting for the following day as I knew it had great potential.

“Once a deal had been agreed, we supported Nithu with suggestions for pump suppliers and installers, as well as assisting with the cleaning of the tanks so they were ready for use.

“Nithu has put in the hard work to turn Flush Filling Station around and we’re ready to support him as he continues to evolve the site.”

Over the coming months Tharmalingam said he plans to install electric vehicle chargers and a self-service car wash.