6th February 2009
Phase Two of the successful £6 million Folly Hall Mills development on the banks of the River Colne in Huddersfield has been launched – thanks to the success of Phase One.
Dewsbury-based developers the Jay Tee Group have converted the iconic 19th century Grade II* former woollen mill into 60,000 sq ft of prime office space.
Phase One of the development, comprising 16,900 sq ft of offices, has already been fully let to Huddersfield companies ESTL and Above & Beyond.
Phase Two, featuring almost 40,000sq ft of new office space, is now under construction and suites will be available for occupation from August 2009
The launch was attended by 150 business leaders, councillors and property professionals from across Yorkshire.
Last month Kirklees Council’s Cabinet approved a grant of around £400,000 towards Phase Two of the development. Coun Ken Sims, former Cabinet member for regeneration, said: “Folly Hall Mill is one of the area’s most historic and imposing buildings. The main mill building dates back to 1844 and is among the top 10 per cent in the country in terms of being ‘listed’ for its architectural or historic importance.
“Given the current economic climate, it is heartening that a local development company which now owns the properties – Dewsbury-based Jay Tee Group - is confident to bring these buildings back into use, with the potential of providing more than 150 new jobs.
“The development planned will see top grade office accommodation provided, of which there is a shortage and for which there is a demand in Huddersfield,” he added.
ESTL, a leading Yorkshire training and assessment company, has taken 15,000 sq ft of office space in both mills as well the extended boiler house. The company is occupying 6,900 sq ft in the small mill, which means that it is now full, 3,300 sq ft in the boiler house and 3,400 sq ft in the main mill.
Architects Above & Beyond have taken two floors in the smaller of the two mills. They have relocated from the nearby Huddersfield Media Centre.
The development will also boast its own cafe bar – Café 1844 – which is due to open in September 2009 and take 1,600 sq ft on the ground floor of the larger mill. Rachel Stirling, the managing director of ESTL, said: “We chose Folly Hall for our relocation for a number of reasons, including its central location, which will enable us to retain existing staff, car parking facilities and the chance of having purpose-built premises with specifically designed spaces.
She added: “It is wonderful to be part of an exciting regeneration scheme for Huddersfield and to create new employment opportunities for the local community”.
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Phase Two of the successful £6 million Folly Hall Mills development on the banks of the River Colne in Huddersfield has been launched – thanks to the success of Phase One.
Dewsbury-based developers the Jay Tee Group have converted the iconic 19th century Grade II* former woollen mill into 60,000 sq ft of prime office space.
Phase One of the development, comprising 16,900 sq ft of offices, has already been fully let to Huddersfield companies ESTL and Above & Beyond.
Phase Two, featuring almost 40,000sq ft of new office space, is now under construction and suites will be available for occupation from August 2009
The launch was attended by 150 business leaders, councillors and property professionals from across Yorkshire.
Last month Kirklees Council’s Cabinet approved a grant of around £400,000 towards Phase Two of the development. Coun Ken Sims, former Cabinet member for regeneration, said: “Folly Hall Mill is one of the area’s most historic and imposing buildings. The main mill building dates back to 1844 and is among the top 10 per cent in the country in terms of being ‘listed’ for its architectural or historic importance.
“Given the current economic climate, it is heartening that a local development company which now owns the properties – Dewsbury-based Jay Tee Group - is confident to bring these buildings back into use, with the potential of providing more than 150 new jobs.
“The development planned will see top grade office accommodation provided, of which there is a shortage and for which there is a demand in Huddersfield,” he added.
ESTL, a leading Yorkshire training and assessment company, has taken 15,000 sq ft of office space in both mills as well the extended boiler house. The company is occupying 6,900 sq ft in the small mill, which means that it is now full, 3,300 sq ft in the boiler house and 3,400 sq ft in the main mill.
Architects Above & Beyond have taken two floors in the smaller of the two mills. They have relocated from the nearby Huddersfield Media Centre.
The development will also boast its own cafe bar – Café 1844 – which is due to open in September 2009 and take 1,600 sq ft on the ground floor of the larger mill. Rachel Stirling, the managing director of ESTL, said: “We chose Folly Hall for our relocation for a number of reasons, including its central location, which will enable us to retain existing staff, car parking facilities and the chance of having purpose-built premises with specifically designed spaces.
She added: “It is wonderful to be part of an exciting regeneration scheme for Huddersfield and to create new employment opportunities for the local community”.
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