A major expansion at a North Staffordshire enterprise centre has got under way.
The £1.6million project at Newcastle Enterprise Centre in Knutton will see six workshop units built. It is estimated that when fully occupied, up to 28 people will be working on site.
It’s hoped the project will be completed by the end of October, with units available soon after.
The expansion to the centre, which was converted from an old school building, is being mainly funded through Newcastle’s Town Deal with a £1.14million allocation which has been managed by Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council.
A further £440,000 investment has been made by Staffordshire County Council.
The new units will vastly improve the centre’s offer, providing high quality workshop space to small businesses in the area. Larger units will attract step-up businesses and give them a base to grow.
Expansion of the enterprise centre will also support the regeneration of Knutton, bringing in new businesses whose employees can support others in the area.
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council leader Simon Tagg said: “The expansion at Newcastle Enterprise Centre demonstrates our commitment to growing the local economy and regenerating Knutton, which is a key element of our Town Deal.
“The new units will provide excellent facilities for local small and growing businesses in our area – creating jobs and supporting the community.
“In recent years this council has won around £55 million of Government funding for once-in-a-generation redevelopment in the borough to help our communities and businesses. We look forward to the project being completed in the autumn.”
