Regeneration of former factory could create 300 jobs
THE regeneration of a derelict industrial site could create hundreds of jobs in the region.
East Yorkshire firm ispace wants to build a business park on the former Humbrol factory site on Hedon Road in Hull.
Work on the new Marfleet Environmental Technology Park could start in December if planning is approved.
Ispace said that 300 jobs could be created.
The plans include the refurbishment of the former factory and the construction of 10 new industrial units on the 3.8 hectare (9.4 acre) site.
Paul Dixon, director of ispace, said: “We have got a large international company wanting to bring a manufacturing and distribution unit there and we are at the very advanced stages of agreeing a long lease with them.
“It’s a key location near the dock and it’s one of the last sites along Hedon Road to be developed. It’s good for the city and there’s a great labour pool in Hull for companies to tap into.”
Humbrol, the former parent company of model-maker Airfix, went into administration in August 2006.
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