Work is set to start on a huge new Euro Garages site on Merseyside after the neighbouring Aldi supermarket was completed and opened to customers, creating 30 new jobs.
With planning approval now secure for the proposals at Beacon 62 in Huyton, works will begin on a 2.5-acre plot to be occupied by a petrol station, McDonalds and Starbucks for Blackburn-based Euro Garages (EG).
Developer HBD Barnfield said it has marked two milestones, with the EG news - the second phase of the development - coupled with its completion of the 18,000sq ft supermarket on behalf of Aldi.
Bryn Richards, regional property director for Aldi Stores Ltd, said: “The HBD Barnfield team has worked safely to remain on track and get the project to the completion stage throughout a difficult time for the industry over the last few months.
"We’ve received really positive comments from the local community who have visited the brand-new store.”
HBD Barnfield is a joint venture partnership between property developer HBD and Nelson-based Barnfield Group.
The third phase of the scheme close to the M62 and M57 junction will comprise a six-acre plot which has outline planning permission for business and industrial uses and full planning permission for a car dealership.
When completed, it is expected that the Beacon 62 scheme will create up to 357 new jobs.
Tracy Clavell-Bate, head of development for Barnfield Group said: “In a difficult climate, we’re pleased to have successfully delivered the first phase of what will be a popular, vibrant mixed-use scheme, and are looking forward to starting phase two.
"The final plot also offers another fantastic opportunity to be part of this thriving new business and retail destination.”
Dan Lawrenson, development surveyor at HBD, added: “Beacon 62 is an important gateway site, which will bring significant investment into the area and create a notable number of new jobs.
"We have six acres now remaining across plots three and four and look forward to making further occupier announcements in the near future.”
EG Group has also just submitted plans for a petrol-led commercial development in Beverley, East Yorkshire.
