The new scheme signals the start of £13m investment (by the council and Local Enterprise Partnership) to regenerate this key employment hub in the town over the next three years.
The project includes the design of 7,100 square metres of commercial premises, associated parking and landscape, as well as a new access route into the site. The buildings which will feature modern, flexible business units is intended to boost regeneration throughout this key employment hub in the town.
Elected Mayor of Watford, Peter Taylor, said:
“We chose Studio Egret West because of the creativity and integrity of their design. As Watford grows we need to continue to attract new businesses to our town and create more opportunities for employment. To do this we have to offer high quality spaces and places that people want to work in. Our aspiration for the Gateway Zone is that as well as attracting new businesses to the area it will act as a much-needed catalyst to regenerate Watford Business Park”.
The 30 hectare Watford Business Park is one of the key employment hubs in the town with over 100 businesses employing 1000-1200 people from Watford and beyond.
