Work progresses at major new Chesterfield development set to regenerate town

A major milestone has been achieved at the site of an important new Chesterfield development that will help regenerate the town.
Councillor Tricia Gilby at the building site.Councillor Tricia Gilby at the building site.
Councillor Tricia Gilby at the building site.

Work on Chesterfield’s Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre has been progressing safely through the coronavirus pandemic with work on the foundations beginning in April and now the steelwork being erected.

This means that the new enterprise centre is on track to be completed and will be a key contributor to the town’s economic recovery.

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Councillor Tricia Gilby, leader of Chesterfield Borough Council, who visited the site last week, said: “This is both an exciting and an important development for Chesterfield, and I’m pleased that work is continuing to progress despite the current challenges.

Pictured from left: Tricia Gilby, Glenn Slater and Ashley Turner.Pictured from left: Tricia Gilby, Glenn Slater and Ashley Turner.
Pictured from left: Tricia Gilby, Glenn Slater and Ashley Turner.

“This enterprise centre is key to ensuring that Chesterfield remains a thriving borough and will create lots of new opportunities for local businesses and people, supporting the sustainability of the town centre.”

The Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre will be situated opposite the new Saltergate multi-story car park.

As well as providing high quality facilities for businesses wanting to locate in the town centre, the architecture will provide a new contemporary landmark which will enrich the urban fabric of the town. It is scheduled for completion in spring 2021.

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Project manager Daniel Cove said: “ Going forward we hope to engage with local supply chains for a number of trades including dry lining, flooring and painting and decorating to help complete the project.”