Flagship industrial site set to be transformed

A flagship Team Valley industrial site is undergoing a major transformation as part of a £35 million programme of investment.

UK Land Estates has started refurbishing its 12-acre Seventh Avenue site in Gateshead, which it acquired last year, with completion expected in early 2027.

Preparatory work began in June and has gathered pace over the summer, with the existing 180,000sq ft building being renovated to create more energy-efficient business space.

Improvements include rooftop solar panels, energy-efficient insulated cladding and provision for electric vehicle charging, aimed at cutting occupiers’ energy costs and carbon emissions.

The project will also create a new 107,000sq ft building featuring dock and level-access doors, large yards suitable for articulated lorries and a 2MVA power supply.

UK Land Estates is retaining land at the rear of the site, where plans include a further 40,000sq ft unit.

Keith Taylor, managing director of UK Land Estates, said: “Opportunities like this don’t come along very often, so we are very excited about the potential benefits this project could deliver – not just to Team Valley, but to the wider region.

“We are always ambitious and confident, and this project will deliver a high-specification environment that matches the rapidly evolving needs of modern commercial industry, bringing much-needed quality space to the market.

“This ambitious project reflects our confidence in the regional market. 

“We are working hard to ensure the region continues to offer the ‘Grade A’ stock required to attract and retain world-class businesses.”

The Seventh Avenue project forms part of the company’s wider £35 million package of upgrades across its portfolio over two years.

David Gibbs, property director of UK Land Estates, said: “This is a significant site on Team Valley and we expect a great deal of interest, primarily from businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors.

“In recent years, UK Land Estates has invested heavily in expanding and upgrading our portfolio. 

“This includes refurbishments such as St George’s House, the construction of large industrial space like Centralway65 on Team Valley, and L7 at the Tyne Tunnel Estate.  

“Development and refurbishment on the core estates is key to the business providing great facilities for companies to thrive, and amenities for staff to enjoy.

“It’s a really exciting opportunity for us to continue creating the best buildings for business in the region and enhancing the Team Valley’s offer even further.”

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