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Easter To Transform A 14 Acre Site

Source: Widnes Waterfront

Hundreds of jobs will be generated in Widnes thanks to exciting plans by United Utilities and Easter Group to create a new business park adjacent to the Waterfront.
The two companies have agreed a deal which will see the 14-acre site at Shell Green developed into a new 250,000 sq ft business park.
United Utilities Property Solutions, the property-arm of the Warrington-based water, wastewater and electricity company, owns the land and has brought in partner Easter Group to transform the site.
The first phase of the development, which will comprise of four buildings totaling just over 100,000 sq ft, will start in the autumn and units will be ready to be moved into by summer next year.
Halton Borough Council has played a major role in promoting this vacant land, which will now be regenerated and attract employment to the town.
Simon Knight, Managing Director of United Utilities Property Solutions, said: “We’re delighted this area is to be transformed in partnership with Easter Group and Halton Borough Council.
“Widnes can look forward to an exciting new business park and the prospect of hundreds of jobs coming to the area.
“We’re a trusted and responsible company and this is a great way of allowing us to use vacant land to help the community.”
Mark Braithwaite, Development Director at Easter Group, said: “We are delighted to have been selected by United Utilities to be their partner on this exciting new project.
“We are looking forward to developing this business park into a major centre for commerce and industry, providing valuable economic activity and jobs to Halton.”

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