Stoford starts £30m HQ redevelopment in Wolverhampton
Released: 26 November 2024
Leading commercial property developer, Stoford, has begun a £30 million redevelopment in Wolverhampton, on behalf of Task Consumer Products.
The c.210,000 sq ft scheme will expand Task’s operations within a single 18-acre site at Citygate Park, Stafford Road.
It comprises an 83,500 sq ft extension to Task’s existing premises, and an adjacent new build development of c.125,000 sq ft. Both units will target BREEAM ‘Excellent’.
The new headquarters will deliver purpose-built warehousing and distribution space, and support existing and expanded lines of production. It is expected to create up to 50 new jobs when complete.
Stoford has appointed Benniman as main contractor for the redevelopment. It is carrying out remediation works on the brownfield site and has already completed demolition of a vacant building to create space for the new unit.
The full project is programmed for completion in August 2025.
Nikul Patel, Director at Task, said: “We are very pleased to see that the main build works are progressing well. This development is central to our company’s growth and expansion plans and will deliver the additional space we need to increase production and streamline our operations. It’s an exciting chapter and we look forward to seeing our vision come to life.”
Dan Gallagher, Joint Managing Director of Stoford, said: “It’s exciting to see the start of construction work on site. This is a multi-phased project, on land which was historically used for landfill, so we’ve had to carry out extensive remediation and demolition works in readiness for the new development.
“Task’s commitment to investing in the site is positive news for the city of Wolverhampton, securing its future in the region and creating employment opportunities for local people. The development also reinforces Stoford’s commitment to Wolverhampton and the wider Staffordshire county too.”
Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, said: “This expansion by Task shows a huge commitment to Wolverhampton and is characteristic of the investment being made in our city.
“It also ties in with our brownfield-first policy by bringing disused land back into use – helping boost our drive for a sustainable economy.
“Most importantly, it will both safeguard jobs and create new jobs for local people.”