Yorkshire developer starts work on two new coffee sites

A Yorkshire property developer has started construction on two new coffee sites.

Harworth Group has begun work on two separate Costa Coffee drive-thrus on two of its development sites in Yorkshire whilst also being on track to deliver a new government facility by the autumn.

Costa has signed agreements for lease at Harworth’s Riverdale Park development in Doncaster and at Harworth’s head office at Advantage House in Rotherham.

Under the terms of both deals, Costa will enter into 15-year leases shortly after practical completion of two 1,800 sq. ft drive-thru units that Harworth will build on its behalf.

Riverdale Park’s Costa will be practically completed in early October and is being built by JP Wild on Harworth’s behalf.

Advantage House’s Costa will be practically completed in November and is being built by HP Construction on Harworth’s behalf. As master developer, Harworth delivered ready to build on land platforms ahead of unit construction works taking place.

Adam Osborne, development manager at Harworth, said: “Demand for food & beverage drive-thrus in established commercial locations in the North of England remains very strong.

“We’re very pleased to accommodate Costa on another two of our sites, following our previous build-out of their unit at Logistics North in Bolton in 2018.”

Tim Powner, asset manager at Harworth, added: “We remain keen to grow our income portfolio to continue to cover the overheads of the business and both units on completion will generate a robust income stream.

“Having Costa on Riverdale Park and close to our Waverley development also directly supports our placemaking efforts as we continue our long-term delivery of these sites.”

David Elliott, Director of Building Delivery at Harworth, commented: “Continuing to build out new commercial space is essential for the UK’s ongoing economic recovery and I am delighted with progress being made in finalising the UKAEA’s new facility.

“This development has the potential to create many jobs in the local supply chain as fusion technology matures and we look forward to supporting that process where we can.”