More than 140 jobs set to be created on Yorkshire business park

Network Space has completed the speculative development of five industrial units at Ashroyd Business Park in South Yorkshire.

The 10.5 acre site provides units ranging in size from 11,000 to 53,000 sq ft. The scheme provides industrial and distribution space on the Dearne Valley Parkway close to junction 36 of the M1. A further plot is available on a design and build basis for up to 95,000 sq ft.

A spokesman said the development was designed to meet the shortage of good quality industrial units within Sheffield City Region, “where it is evident that new supply is struggling to keep pace with strong demand, particularly in light of the surge in online retail”.

The spokesman added: “Together the units will accommodate more than 140 jobs.”

Simon Peters, Development Director of Network Space, said: “Good quality industrial space is in very short supply.

“The range of space at Ashroyd Business Park has been designed to meet significant occupier demand from smaller and medium sized occupiers and we are receiving a high level of enquiries.

Thankfully, we have been able to offer virtual video tours, as well as socially distanced visits, as lockdown has eased. Now that the units are complete, we are seeing increased interest, particularly due to the flexibility of the space, prime location and great transport links.”

Ashroyd Business Park is being delivered with investment from the Sheffield City Region JESSICA Fund and support from Barnsley Borough Council.

Coun Tim Cheetham, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Culture at Barnsley Council, said: “We are delighted to be assisting Network Space with such a high quality development in a first class location in Barnsley. This is great news for the borough.”

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