News Tesco site's 600 new jobs boost
Tesco's new distribution centre at Capitol Park near junction 36 is now fully operational - paving the way for further developments on the site.
The £65 million, 700,000 square feet regional distribution centre has created over 600 sustainable jobs for local people ranging from managerial roles to IT, logistics and maintenance.
Simon Clarke, director of developers Sterling Capitol, said: "This is a major and exciting step forward for our development and a culmination of three years hard work.
"It is also excellent news for the economy of Goole and the Humber area, as Capitol Park will create more than 5,000 jobs."
John Higgins, the manager of Tesco's distribution centre, added: "We would like to thank Sterling Capitol for ensuring that our superb new distribution facility was handed over on time and within budget. This was a tremendous effort, for which we are extremely grateful.
"This is an excellent location, with the M62 on our doorstep, the ports of Goole and Hull just a short distance away and Yorkshire's motorway and rail network within easy access. Capitol Park Goole is a very impressive development and we are proud to be part of it."
Capitol Park is also home to Guardian Industries Corporation who have invested £115 million in their new manufacturing base.
Owen Holder of property consultancy Knight Frank in Leeds commented: "Capitol Park is unrivalled within the region for its communication capabilities. It is a gem of a development and is, without doubt, one of the finest business parks in the region."
There are still 140 acres of land left for development and inquiries have been received from across the country, ranging from small industrial units to large warehouses and retail and leisure outlets.
Mr Holder added: "The scale of the site and its superb multi-modal transport links make it extremely attractive, particularly for companies looking for manufacturing and large-scale distribution facilities."
Pictured are John Higgins of Tesco, left, and Simon Clarke of Sterling Capitol at the new distribution centre. (24-04-01 SU)
Published on 24th April 2008 in News.
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