Leading Yorkshire developers CDP Marshall have announced two major new projects at the flourishing Capitol Park Barnsley at Dodworth by Junction 37 of the M1.
The NHS have signed a deal with Marshalls to build a new 75,000 sq ft bespoke blood facility at Capitol Park and will be on site this month.
Meanwhile Gem Imports Ltd has bought a new 76,000 sq ft unit on the business park for £5.46 million.
Both buildings are located on a 12.63 acre, which has been granted planning permission for general industrial use, together with storage and distribution facilities. Once fully developed, 500 jobs will be created at Capitol Park.
Marshalls have worked closely with the Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and Enterprising Barnsley to bring the plans for the schemes to fruition.
Chris Marshall from CDP Marshall said: “These two deals, totaling 150,000 sq ft, are a resounding endorsement of Capitol Park, Barnsley, which is already established as one of the finest mixed-use business parks in South Yorkshire.
“The site is recognised as a business park location with occupiers having a very significant impact on the local economy, contributing to a very prosperous future for Barnsley.”
He added: “These deals also underline that Marshalls, as one of the largest commercial development companies in the North of England, are able to respond quickly to occupiers’ requirements by offering bespoke build to suit options.”
Rebecca Schofield, partner and head of property consultancy Knight Frank’s industrial property team in Yorkshire, who is advising Marshalls, commented: “These two deals are tremendous news for Capitol Park. There is currently a serious shortage of good quality industrial stock in South Yorkshire, the client was able to offer a bespoke solution swiftly for the occupiers which helped secure the deal.
Iain McPhail of Knight Frank, who helped to broker these deals, added: “In addition, Capitol Park’s location is a major asset. It is immediately adjacent to J37 M1 and two miles from Barnsley town centre. Sheffield, Rotherham, Wakefield and Leeds are within easy reach, as is the M62, M18 and A1(M) motorways.”
Mike Heydecke, director of Sterling Capitol, the original developers of the 36-acre Capitol Park, commented: “I am delighted that Capitol Park Barnsley is continuing to succeed and the unrivalled location proves attractive to both local, regional and national occupiers.’’
Gem Imports Ltd were advised by Nick Arundel of Leeds-based property consultancy AWS.
