12 August 2010
Redsun take off in Bromborough
Commercial Property Developers Redsun Developments Ltd has just
completed a major industrial project in Wirral and has already
secured a hi-tech Wirral based company as anchor tenant for the
scheme.
Redsun which is based in Merseyside and operates throughout the
North West purchased the six acre site in Tebay Road at the edge of
Wirral International Business Park, Bromborough from Thermal
Ceramics in 2009.
The resulting development includes a 60,000 sq.ft industrial
unit to be occupied by aerospace manufacturer CML Group, A new
build 45,000sq ft warehouse and an 8,000sq ft office
building.
CML has long been based in Birkenhead and needed to expand its
composites division. The recently completed building which has
achieved “very good“ energy efficiency standard, is to be occupied
solely for composites manufacture.
Craig Booton, Managing Director of Redsun Developments Ltd said:
“We’ve worked closely with CML to produce a modern, efficient
‘flagship’ building, which will provide the foundations from which
to market themselves and their skills to the global aerospace
industry.”
The newly built 45,000 sq ft warehouse and the office building
have also achieved high scores under the Breeam scheme.
The £4.85 million development received £2.3 million towards the
project from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the
Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA).
David Malpass, Director of the European Programme said:
“Development of the former Thermal Ceramics site at Tebay Road will
result in the reclamation and redevelopment of brownfield land,
benefitting businesses, local communities and the economy.”
The development of the Tebay Road site by Redsun Developments,
fits with the aims of Wirral’s Employment Land Study (2008) which
identifies a need for more quality sites and premises to attract
further investment in the Borough.
Cllr Andrew Hodson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Planning
Strategy said: “Redsun have worked closely with Wirral Council on
this project which has the potential to create up to 350 jobs and
will bring over 100,000 sqft of new floorspace to the market at
what was previously a derelict brownfield site. We
desperately need more quality business premises in the Borough and
Tebay Road has set the standard for future developments in
Wirral.”
Craig added: “Our experience of carrying out a large scale
industrial site in Wirral has been an excellent one. Wirral
Council has demonstrated an integrated approach and positive and
welcoming attitude to investment.”
Redsun Developments Limited are set to undertake a further
development in Bromborough at an 8 acre site, the details of which
are to be released shortly.
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Notes to Editors
The 8,000 sq ft office building is vacant and available for
sale. Details can be obtained from Invest Wirral on 0151 650
6915.
Redsun Developments Ltd received grant support from the European
Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and partners including the
Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA)
ERDF in the Northwest
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real
difference to people and businesses in the Northwest. With €755
million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is enhancing the
competitiveness of the region’s economy by supporting growth in
enterprise and employment.
ERDF in the Northwest is managed by the Northwest Regional
Development Agency (NWDA).
For further information please visit www.erdfnw.co.uk
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) works to
deliver economic success in England’s Northwest by building the
competitiveness of its businesses, people and places. Utilising our
technical expertise and strategic influence, we help the region’s
250,000+ businesses to develop and grow, as well as supporting
international trade and encouraging inward investment.
For further information contact Gill Rutter, Investment
Marketing Officer, Wirral Council, 0151 691 8570.