Rula has appointed Hartlepool-based Seymour Civil Engineering as principal contractor to deliver its Teeslink logistics scheme, which is to be phased in line with market demand.聽
The first phase includes infrastructure works for site access roads and plateau creation to enable serviced development plots with outline planning principals already agreed.聽
The 54-acre site, adjacent to Eaglescliffe railway station and one mile from the A66, was bought by Stockton-on-Tees Council in 2021 with money from the Tees Valley Combined Authority鈥檚 Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF). Following a competitive tender process, Rula Developments was selected as developer.
A total of 775,000 sq ft of space will become available on freehold or leasehold terms with Rula able to deliver build-to-suit accommodation from 3,000 sq ft up to 500,000 sq ft.聽 With works now started, it is anticipated that new buildings could become available for occupation by the end of 2026.
Anthony Clitheroe, development director at Rula Developments said: 鈥淲e are delighted to appoint locally based Seymour Civil Engineering to commence site preparation works for Teeslink.聽 This strategically important development site will provide much needed state-of-the art logistics and warehouse accommodation with high ESG credentials whilst also supporting significant new job creation.鈥�
Seymour Civil Engineering operations director Mal Bell added: 鈥淎s a locally based contractor, we are proud to be playing a key role in bringing forward a development of such strategic importance to Stockton-on-Tees. We are already working closely with project stakeholders and look forward to strengthening these relationships as we deliver a high-quality scheme that enables Teeslink to reach its full potential.鈥�
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