St Helens selects Network Space for industrial opportunity
The redevelopment of a five-acre site just outside the town centre will “build upon the success and momentum” of the £54m Glass Futures facility, according to the developer.
St Helens Council has selected Network Space Developments as the development manager for the site, located next to the 165,000 sq ft research and manufacturing complex.
The appointment builds upon Network Space’s work as development manager for Glass Futures, which was forward-funded by Abrdn and built by Bowmer + Kirkland.
Plans for the site, which St Helens Council acquired recently, are yet to be revealed.
Cllr Richard McCauley, St Helens Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and planning, gushed about Network Space’s credentials for the project.
“Based locally in Newton-le-Willows, Network Space has an excellent track record on overseeing successful developments in our borough
“I’m delighted that we will be working with them once again on this exciting new project on our journey to drive forward inclusive growth – providing contracts for local suppliers as part of our commitment to social value, as well as creating job and training opportunities for local residents, all while ensuring our borough maintains its position as a global centre of excellence.”
Network Space’s appointment marks the second development management role that the company has secured from a North West local authority this year.
Stockport Council picked Network Space to lead the design and delivery of the 100,000 sq ft Cheadle Eco Business Park at Bird Hall Lane.
Catherine Chilvers, development director at Network Space, said: “Two development management appointments by ambitious local authorities this year demonstrates our long-standing expertise in delivering property-led regeneration projects on behalf of a public-private partnership.
“We are delighted to once again be working alongside St Helens Borough Council to support their ambition to advance a new phase of development at this strategically important site for the Borough and build upon the success and momentum of the recently completed Glass Futures facility.’’
