DEVELOPERS of Bradford’s newest business park are encouraged by the level of interest being shown in the scheme, which is set to create 100 jobs.

Newhall Business Park, which includes eight business units, totalling 38,000 sq ft, is due for completion next month.

It is the first speculative industrial development to be built in Bradford since the recession and is being constructed next to the M606 on part of the Prologis Park, site of the giant Marks & Spencer northern distribution centre.

Newhall Business Park is being developed by Frank Marshall Estates, run by Edward and Jimmy Marshall, who bought the five-acre business park from Prologis for an undisclosed sum last year. The park is being been built by Bradford-based construction company Percy Pickard Contractors.

Edward Marshall said: “We are tremendously excited by Newhall Business Park. It occupies an exceptional position at the top of the M606 to the south of Bradford city centre and is just minutes away from the hub of Yorkshire’s excellent motorway network. The location is superb, arguably the best for industrial property in Bradford.

“There has already been serious interest in the business park, which has been very encouraging. Our eight self-contained, high-quality units are ideal for businesses requiring small premises. The units, which range from 1,500 sq ft to 10,650 sq ft, can be adapted to occupiers’ needs and are equipped with the very best facilities and the latest technology. We are setting a new standard for industrial space in the area.”

Frank Marshall Estates is moving its headquarters to the site from the nearby Link 606 Office Park this autumn, occupying the 17th century Grade II listed building on Rooley Lane which was formerly the club house of West Bowling Golf Club.

The building is currently being extensively refurbished and will be split into two wings, providing more than 2,400 sq ft of office space for another occupier.

Jimmy Marshall said: “We are very proud of our Bradford heritage and have shown our confidence in the area by building the first speculative multi-let estate in recent years.

“We have also ensured that the contractors and sub-contractors on site are from the Bradford region.

“As the economy picks up, a number of smaller to medium-sized businesses are feeling more confident and are looking to consolidate and expand. We believe our new business units will satisfy this pent-up demand. Ultimately we hope to create 100 sustainable and quality jobs here.”