Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, Councillor Rob Reaney, at Staveley Moorings.
The development, which is part of the £25 million Government-funded regeneration programme Staveley Town Deal, is ready to welcome its first occupants with a mixture of office, retail and leisure areas on offer. The Moorings is expected to create between 40 and 60 new jobs which will contribute to the flourishing local economy and attract visitors to Chesterfield Canal and the surrounding area.
The attractive building offers 6 office units on the first floor available to rent ranging in size from 450 square foot to 750 square foot (42 metres squared to 70 metres squared). On the ground floor there are units suitable for retail use and a larger area that will be used for a restaurant or café-bar. The restaurant area overlooks the canal basin and has an outdoor dining area.
Access to the area has been improved with a new road and footpath and should encourage more visitors to make recreational use of the canal for walking, cycling and boating.
Our Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, Councillor Rob Reaney said:
“It’s great to see the completion of the Moorings building at Staveley which will be a fantastic waterside destination for both local people and visitors to enjoy.
“We’re inviting contact from retail, dining and other businesses looking to relocate or expand into this purpose-built space and we’ve already received considerable interest from a number of potential tenants.
“We look forward to seeing businesses moving into The Moorings and opening up to customers, creating much-needed jobs and new leisure opportunities for the area.”
The Moorings is being managed and funded by our partnership with the Staveley Town Deal, which is overseen by Chesterfield Borough Council. The Town Deal is providing £3.5 million of the £4.5 million cost of the project with the balance being met by us.
This building forms part of the wider Markham Vale programme of works, a flagship, 85-hectare business park based on the site of the old Markham Colliery. The programme is a joint venture being delivered jointly with HBD focused on attracting and supporting businesses to thrive.
Ivan Fomin, Chair of the Staveley Town Deal Board, said:
“I’m thrilled to see this prominent project right by the canal, completed. This landmark development is a key part of the Town Deal programme as it will help create new jobs and encourage people to explore the historic canal, contributing to our overall goal of ensuring that Staveley is a place where everyone can start, stay, and grow.”
Staveley Waterside is 1 of 2 projects we are leading as part of the Staveley Town Deal.
Find out more about Staveley Town Deal.