Coming Soon! 8 New Hybrid Commercial Units Due for Completion Christmas 2025
The modern units each consist of a ground floor workshop and first floor office space with dedicated parking, to cater for the growing demand from fledging businesses for flexible space.
Tenants will get a choice of two different size units, which will include either 65m2 or 107m2 warehouse space. All units will include a sectional door for goods in/out, entrance lobby, high spec Heating, Ventilation, AirCon & Electrical services to all units and natural light from insulated roof panels.
The scheme is divided into two phases; firstly, the extensive reconfiguration to the existing car parking facilities, including building a series of plateaus due to the sloping nature of the site, and then the construction phase of the units themselves which all have a traditional portal frame, insulated cladding and masonry façade.
Chris Pratt, Director, Gaunts Ltd, who run Springfield Mills and who are based at the site says, “The 6-acre site, a successful woollen and textile mill in its day, has become a thriving business centre for over 60 businesses including those in the retail, leisure, industrial, IT and commercial sectors. There may be an eclectic mix of buildings here which make up the mill site, but surprisingly this is the first time in 50 years that a new building has been constructed on site. We’re pleased to be working with OGL Construction on this new project. They have helped us from the start liaising with ourselves and architects Bowman Riley on design, costings and detailed plans. It’s an exciting opportunity for new and fledgling local businesses looking to expand or for those from outside the area looking to relocate, move in and get going straight away.”
Tom Wood, MD, OGL Construction says “We see an increased demand for these Hybrid units, as the e-commerce industry continues to expand. Units of these size allow small online businesses and other enterprises to store a variety of goods, have the office space to accommodate staffing needs, with room to grow. The space needs to be exceedingly flexible and be able to accommodate new ideas, just like the business itself. They also provide a good mix of modern and traditional design which fit well into the landscape. They are clean, bright and attractive and enable us to incorporate many energy saving measures without losing an element of traditional design.”
