Work commences to transform historic Yorkshire Copperworks site

Work has now commenced on transforming the former Yorkshire Copperworks site in Leeds.

Home to the metals manufacturer until 1980, the site was finally closed in 2016.

Towngate PLC, the commercial lettings specialist and landlord, is delivering the refurbishment of the 300,000 sq ft industrial property on Haigh Park Road, in Stourton.

The demolition of an entire bay is now complete, which has paved the way for increased loading capacity to the building and yard area.

In addition to the existing barrier entry, gatehouse and multiple cranes in the external space, ground-level loading doors will also be installed to the rear of the property.

All buildings are being reroofed, with work expected to be finished by the end of summer.

Further renovations will include a full re-clad of the external elevations, and a general overhaul of the internal space to create an open-plan working environment with a clear working height of over 9 metres.

Once the refurbishment has been completed, the site will be available to let as a whole to one single occupier or in part to multiple tenants, subject to market requirements.

The self-contained space will include industrial warehouse accommodation, ancillary office buildings and a modern canteen, along with 8.65 acres of expansion land and a 250-space car park.

Commenting on what will be relaunched as “The Copperworks”, Towngate’s property manager, Tom Lamb said: “We are delighted to be able to bring this significant property to the market.

“We’re planning a launch of the site in the autumn when all interested parties will be given the chance to visit and tour what we believe will be a unique industrial letting opportunity.”

Renovation of The Copperworks is expected to conclude in Q3 of 2017.

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