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Historical conversion to breathe new life into Tees site

A TEESSIDE developer is to begin work on a £1.5m project that will create 40,000 sq ft of new business space.

Commercial developer Python Properties will begin work this month to redevelop the prestigious Cargo Fleet building to its former glory.

The Middlesbrough firm will redevelop the Cargo Fleet property - which was formerly the headquarters of British Steel Teesside and then subsequently Redcar and Cleveland Council - to office and business space and to its original, prestige status.

The extensive restoration project of the three-storey Edwardian building, built in the classic style, estimated to cost more than £1.5m, will involve creating 40,000 sq ft of business/office space primarily targeting local businesses and SMEs.

Peter Broome, Python Properties partner, said: “The building is an industrial landmark in the region well known to many local people. It was originally built by Cargo Fleet Iron Company in 1916 and has so much history and stories. Steel making has always been at the heart of the region so we hope we are in some way paying respect to our heritage.

“The redevelopment has been described as a beacon project, which will not only restore the building to its former glory but will also inspire and help to regenerate the surrounding communities.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .