Waterfront Quarter Takes Big Step Forward

The new proposals include a brand new 28,000 sq m (300,000 sq ft) campus for Huddersfield Technical College, which is due to open in September 2011.  Also proposed are 17,700 sq m (190,000 sq ft) of grade A office buildings which will bring to Huddersfield the style and quality of offices only usually found in cities such as Leeds or Manchester.

The development will also comprise approximately 300 new homes, a range of leisure and catering facilities, extensive works to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and a new public square.  For the first time in living history, the public will be able to access the river and canal side footpaths in this part of Huddersfield.

Paul Barber, Chief Executive of Strategic Sites, says that his company is excited at the prospect of investing over £175m in Huddersfield.  “This is a really exciting mixed-use scheme that will enhance Huddersfield’s attractiveness as a place in which to live, learn, work and play.  We think its quality will also be an example for others to follow.  We’re very grateful to Kirklees Council and Yorkshire Forward without whose help this scheme would not have progressed to this stage.”

Subject to receiving planning permission, work on the scheme is due to start this Autumn.  Strategic Sites’ lead architects are DLG Architects and its property advisers are Dove Haigh Phillips.

Notes to Editors

Strategic Sites is a Leeds-based property development company owned by Kilmartin, Helios and JC Musgrave.  It was established in 2006 by former English Partnerships director Paul Barber.

Further information is available from Emma Oxtoby on 01937 584444.