Work has begun on the latest addition to the Melton West business park in East Yorkshire.

The £10m Evolve @ Melton West project will provide 85,000 sq ft of prime commercial space for expanding businesses.

Located within the larger Melton West site, west of Hull close to via the A63, the development will consist of two larger units of 37,000 sq ft and 22,900 sq ft, along with a terrace of five smaller 5,000 sq ft units.

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Commercial property developer the Wykeland Group, owner and developer of Melton West, has appointed Triton Construction, based in West Yorkshire, as the main contractor for the project. Construction is now underway, with "high interest" in the units reported, which are expected to become available for occupation from February 2025.

Jonathan Stubbs, development director at Wykeland, said: "Evolve @ Melton West will plug an important gap in the region for high-quality, modern commercial space.

"Small and medium-sized businesses are the beating heart of our economy and it's vitally important to create spaces fit for today, and into the future, in which they can expand and grow.

"Equally important is the development's outstanding sustainability credentials. Sustainability is something which connects all businesses, and companies are increasingly seeking facilities which are of a high environmental quality.

"Evolve @ Melton West meets that need and this was a key focus for us when planning this development."

From left, Jonathan Stubbs, Development Director, Wykeland Group; John Gouldthorp, Asset Manager, Wykeland Group; Paul Clarkson, Managing Director, Triton Construction; Dan Bower, Director, LHL Group; Austin Lillico, Funding and Infrastructure Project Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council; and Jo Dooley, Business Investment and Tourism Services Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, at the site of the Evolve @ Melton West development
From left, Jonathan Stubbs, Development Director, Wykeland Group; John Gouldthorp, Asset Manager, Wykeland Group; Paul Clarkson, Managing Director, Triton Construction; Dan Bower, Director, LHL Group; Austin Lillico, Funding and Infrastructure Project Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council; and Jo Dooley, Business Investment and Tourism Services Manager, East Riding of Yorkshire Council, at the site of the Evolve @ Melton West development

All of the units at Evolve @ Melton West will be EPC A-rated, with rooftop solar panels, green living walls and electric vehicle charging infrastructure available for occupiers.

Cycle storage shelters will form part of the development, which will also feature planted green roofs, with fast electric vehicle charging also available for public use.

The buildings allow high levels of natural light in, thanks to translucent roof panels, creating bright and attractive workplaces and reducing the length of time when artificial lighting is required.

Paul Clarkson, managing director at Triton Construction, said: "It's great to be working with Wykeland on a development which will create new business opportunities and support the economic growth of the East Riding. We've got a track record of delivering quality commercial developments just like this one, and we're pleased to be playing our part in the evolution of Melton West business park.

"Triton Construction is celebrating its 20th anniversary next year, and this sort of project underlines our capabilities and expertise in commercial development."

LHL Group, with offices in Hessle, is serving as the employer's agent for the development, aiding in the project's management and delivery.

Evolve @ Melton West will feature a terrace of five smaller units, as well as two larger buildings. This image shows the living wall on the building’s side elevation of the building featuring the smaller units
Evolve @ Melton West will feature a terrace of five smaller units, as well as two larger buildings. This image shows the living wall on the building’s side elevation of the building featuring the smaller units

Over the past year, Melton West has solidified its position as one of Yorkshire's key sites for large-scale investment and employment.

The business park houses major companies such as Amazon, Heron Foods, shower manufacturer Kohler Mira, and generator maker Allam Marine.

Jo Dooley, business investment and tourism services manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said: "We are very pleased to be supporting Wykeland to build much-needed small industrial units at Melton West business park. The project will provide almost 100 construction jobs, and then at least the same amount of permanent opportunities once the industrial units have been completed and are fully occupied.

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"This is another example that the East Riding is an ideal area in which to start, locate and grow businesses."

Nearly 2.5m sq ft of space is currently under construction at Melton West, including a new £120m research and development and manufacturing facility for global medical technology firm Smith & Nephew, relocating from its existing Hull site, and a £180m Amazon fulfilment centre.

Approximately 1,500 people are currently employed at Melton West, a figure expected to rise to 5,000 in the near future.