£16.35 million Worcester canalside retail scheme underway

St Modwen Developments Ltd, the development subsidiary of St Modwen Properties PLC, has started work on the first phase of its 10,219 sq m (110,000 sq ft) canalside non-food retail park at Shrub Hill, Worcester.

Seven retail units and a pub/restaurant totalling 7,710 sq m (83,000 sq ft) form the £16.35 million initial phase which has already attracted Wickes, Staples, Tiles R Us, Dreams, Wilsons Pets and Carphone Warehouse. Construction is scheduled to be completed by the end of November.

St Modwen’s agents Ramsdens, are marketing an unallocated unit of 929 sq m (10,000 sq ft), and a canalside pub/restaurant opportunity of up to 557 sq m (6,000 sq ft).

The current phase of the development involves re-routing a principal highway, Tallow Hill, constructing a new road bridge and improving canal towpaths – all of which are major transport proposals in the Worcester Local Plan.

Nick Kay of St Modwen, said: “St Modwen has worked very hard to piece together the site over a number of years and we are delighted now to see our efforts come to fruition to create such an attractive retail offer for Worcester.”

For further information contact Nick Kay of St Modwen on 0121-456-2800. Issued by Paul Raymer of Howle Chapman Raymer (0121-236-7771).