A NEW industrial park between Colchester and Harwich should be completed by the end of this year, with Freeport East welcoming the economic boost it will bring to the area.
Centurion Park, situated directly next to the A120 near Horsley Cross, is being built by Tungsten Properties and construction partner McLaren Construction.
The 29-acre site is the size of 15 football pitches and will have 11 high quality industrial and distribution units, with units ranging in size from 11,000 to 70,500 sq ft.
The industrial park is due to be completed by the end of 2024.
Freeport East has welcomed Centurion Park’s high-quality accommodation options and the park’s location, near Harwich International Port.
A site visit took place last week, when Freeport East chief executive Steve Beel was joined by Dan Harness, of Harwin Property Consultants.
Mr Beel said: “With close proximity to Harwich International Port and the growing logistics and manufacturing opportunities arising through Freeport East, Centurion Park offers a fantastic and largely unique option for commercial occupiers.
“Combined with our wider programme of work in and around Harwich and the Tendring area, these types of new developments are a critical part of supporting economic growth and job creation.”
Luke Davenport, associate development director of Tungsten Properties, added: “We thank Freeport East for their continued support as we continue to deliver 357,000 sq ft of much needed industrial and distribution space for Essex so that both local and international businesses can expand and grow.
“We encourage any business owner looking to take space to speak to Freeport East about the criteria to secure ‘custom site’ status, which will bring a whole host of benefits, making Centurion Park an attractive place to be located.”
Centurion Park's location near the A120 means it has easy access to the national road network as well the ports at Harwich and Felixstowe, providing a gateway to and from continental Europe.
The site will also feature innovative sustainable elements, including solar panels, to be carbon neutral, and be net zero carbon in construction.
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