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JT Dove to create 12 new jobs with £1.5m Consett depot build

Building and plumbing merchant JT Dove will create 12 new jobs in Consett next year with the launch of a new £1.5m depot to support its operations.

Professional construction services firm The Shadbolt Group will start the building work in January 2018, which will eventually see the new depot stand as JT’s 18th site altogether.

The 148-year-old firm, which employs over 225 people across the region, has grown significantly in recent years, adding several stores to its portfolio including Hetton and Darlington in County Durham, as well as Alnwick and Seahouses in Northumberland.

Gateshead-based Shadbolt Group is providing a range of construction expertise including architectural, geo-environmental and engineering services, in order to facilitate the development of the new facility at Hownsgill Park, on behalf local developer, Project Genesis.

Team Build Construction Ltd has been appointed as main contractor for the new 11,000 sq.ft depot.

Lee Butler, director at The Shadbolt Group said: “We have been heavily involved in a number of projects in Consett since the 1980’s on behalf of Project Genesis.

“The investment that has been made has had a significant impact on the town and surrounding areas and we are proud to be involved in another project, which will create further employment opportunities. This scheme illustrates the range of services we can offer clients from under one roof to streamline the process for developers and occupiers alike.”

Project Genesis was formed in the 1980’s following the closure of Consett Steel Works to develop redundant land and has facilitated over £150m worth of development, creating hundreds of jobs in the process.

Steve Robinson, managing director of JT Dove said: “We are very excited to be opening a new depot in Consett, this latest addition forms part of our sustainable growth strategy. This site will offer the people of Consett a full range of building materials, plumbing and heating supplies and a large kitchen and bathroom showroom with full design facilities.

“We already deliver to the Consett area from our sister branches, but we believe there is further growth to come and our existing customer base is delighted that we have decided to make this investment, so we are very optimistic.”