Work gets started at new employment site which could create 1,000 new jobs

Work is underway to create a new 54-acre development site in Eaglescliffe which could see the creation of up to 1,000 new jobs.

The land, called 'Teeslink', was purchased by Stockton-on-Tees Council in 2021 with money from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority's Indigenous Growth Fund (IGF).

Once completed, there is set to be 775,000 sq ft available, featuring a range of accommodation to suit a variety of different businesses.

And there are excellent transport links available, with the site adjacent to Eaglescliffe Train Station and one mile from the A66.

Plus, work to complete a new cycleway on nearby Durham Lane will soon be underway.

The site will be delivered on a site-by-site basis by Rula Developments, who were chosen by the Council following a competitive tender process.

"It's really exciting to see works underway at the Teeslink, which will be a vital employment site and will give the local economy a real boost," said the Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Housing, Councillor Richard Eglington.

"Eaglescliffe is already home to a range of huge businesses and with the strong transport links, including the redevelopment of Eaglescliffe Station and new cycleways, it's easy to see why it continues to attract investment.

"Stockton-on-Tees is the economic powerhouse of the Tees Valley. We're a business-friendly Borough and we welcome all approaches from those interested in coming to Stockton-on-Tees or who would like to find out more."

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: "If we're going to keep winning new investment and backing our brilliant local businesses to grow, we need first-rate space that gives them room to expand while attracting ambitious new firms to the region.

"With the transformation of the station making great progress, this project will cement Eaglescliffe as a key location for industry and good-quality jobs, and it's great to see spades in the ground and real progress being made."

Anthony Clitheroe, Development Director at Rula Developments said: "We are delighted to appoint locally based Seymour Civil Engineering to commence site preparation works for Teeslink.

"This strategically important development site will provide much needed state-of-the art logistics and warehouse accommodation with high ESG credentials whilst also supporting significant new job creation."

Mal Bell, Operations Director at Seymour Civil Engineering, said: "As a locally based contractor, we are proud to be playing a key role in bringing forward a development of such strategic importance to Stockton-on-Tees. We are already working closely with project stakeholders and look forward to strengthening these relationships as we deliver a high-quality scheme that enables Teeslink to reach its full potential.

"Alongside this, we are proactively creating opportunities through local employment, skills, training and STEM engagement, establishing this project as the starting point for long-term benefits for the area."

For more information on investing in the Borough, visit the Invest Stockton-on-Tees website.