Works starts on new phase of Barnsley industrial units at ex-pit site

The Gateway 36 scheme’s first phase delivered more than 250 new jobs and Barnsley Council has granted developers the Harworth Group consent for 1.1m sq ft for its next two phases which the firm says could deliver a further 2,500 jobs on the 127-acre site.

Gateway 36 is a major initiative in the Barnsley Jobs and Business Plan.

The site sits adjacent to the Dearne Valley Parkway, providing excellent connectivity to the M1.

Gateway 36’s next two phases include proposed units suitable for light and general industrial use, as well as storage and distribution.

Consent has also been granted for a new link road from the existing Shortwood Roundabout, running south to serve phase two, alongside a new roundabout on the Dearne Valley Parkway with an arm to the north to serve phase three.

All three phases of Gateway 36, alongside nearby employment and residential land, have been unlocked as part of a £17.1 million funding package from the Sheffield City Region Investment Fund (SCRIF).

Working in partnership with Harworth, Barnsley Council has welcomed the delivery of the next stages of the development, which will provide a significant boost to the local economy, meeting the region’s rising demand for new industrial units in the area.

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Coun Tim Cheetham, Barnsley Council cabinet spokesperson for Place, said: “We are looking forward to the development of the next phases of this site.

"Phase one has attracted some major businesses to the area, and these additional units are sure to be in high demand.

“This is a challenging time, and the creation of more job opportunities, now and the future, is vital.

“Working with our partners, Gateway 36 has been a big success. We are committed to providing additional high-quality commercial units on this site and welcoming more businesses to the borough.”

Chris Davidson, associate director at Harworth Group plc, said: “Breaking ground is a statement of our intent to deliver new development quickly in an economy where good quality industrial space is at a premium.

“We want to deliver the high-value employment that the council’s faith and the City Region’s investment merits and I look forward to us building the scheme out over the next five years.”

Website: https://harworthgroup.com/projects/gateway-36/

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