Work begins on Bridgehead scheme
WYKELAND Group has started work on its £100m Bridgehead development which could eventually create more than 3,000 jobs.
The first phase will see the construction of a speculative 15,745 sq ft grade A office building.
Bridgeland, a Wykeland company, is developing the 50 acre site west of Hull in partnership with The Humber Bridge Board and Hessle Golf Course Company.
Wykeland development director Stephen Hudson said: “Bridgehead represents the next generation of green business parks, with low density development and careful attention to the local environment.
“More than 40% of the space will be given over to landscaping, which will include pathways through the site’s woodland areas, and will incorporate a detailed bio-diversity strategy prepared and delivered in conjunction with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.
“Bridgehead will play a lead role in the region’s economy and could well be a key support location to the burgeoning renewables sector, providing high quality office space to enable local businesses to expand and at the same time attract major new investment from out of town.”
Hessle-based PDR Construction has been awarded the contract to build the offices while C R Reynolds, of Melton, will be responsible for the road and drainage infrastructure.
PPH Commercial have been appointed sole agents on the site. PPH partner Nick Pearce said “Bridgehead has been talked about and eagerly awaited for several years and it is great news for the region’s economy that contractors are now on site.
“Although the marketing process has only just started, the demand has been strong, which is not surprising as the scheme is superbly designed and will create the finest office park in the region with huge green credentials in a great setting close to the strategic Humber Bridge.”
