South Tyneside firm delivers 'major contract' ahead of multi-million pound college campus launch
Hebburn-based construction firm goes from strength to strength after completing latest project.
The developer spearheading a multi-million-pound college campus development in South Tyneside has boosted the borough’s business opportunities by completing a new industrial facilities project.
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Construction firm Castle has confirmed it has finished the refurbishment of a 50,000sq ft factory office and warehouse unit at Boldon Business Park.
The Hebburn-based firm was appointed principal contractor to undertake the fit-out by commercial buildings agent UK Land Estates exactly a year ago – and has completed the job on time.
The building, in Didcot Way, West Boldon, was previously occupied by automotive component manufacturer Faltec UK.
Faltec UK recently moved to a new facility on the fast-growing and high profile International Advanced Manufacturing Park, around two miles away near Nissan at Sunderland.
The fit-out scheme is the latest project in Castle’s construction fast growing work portfolio in South Tyneside.
It is currently building South Tyneside College’s new campus in South Shields town centre, which is expected to be finished in time for the 2027 academic year.
Sustainability is key
Of its Boldon Business Park scheme, Craig Muldoon, divisional director, said the environmental element of the project had been important.
Mr Muldoon said: “Sustainability was a key focus throughout the project, with measures such as energy-efficient lighting and building systems, improved thermal performance to reduce operational energy use and responsible material sourcing and waste management practices.
“We are very pleased to have completed a major contract close to our offices in South Tyneside and we are, once again, delighted to have been appointed by UK Land Estates.”
Adrian Bartle, UK Land Estates' construction director, added “Castle is a trusted supplier with a superb track record for delivery and quality.
“It has provided us with a high-quality industrial and logistics development designed to support modern operational requirements.”