Work has begun on starter business units designed to create new jobs in St Ives. Land allocated for the St Ives Enterprise Centre costing around £1 million, has been officially handed over to Graham Construction by Huntingdonshire District Council at the former council depot in Caxton Road.
The scheme will provide 8 commercial workspaces and 6 offices aimed at encouraging start-up business. It will include measures to improve waste and energy efficiency with renewable energy resources as part of the council’s environmental strategy. Measures include carbon emissions 40% below building regulation standards, use of rainwater for toilet flushing, climate control with natural daylight and ventilation, low energy lighting and a green sedum roof which helps to retain water and provide a wild habitat.
Councillor Andrew Hansard who has responsibilities for estates said: “This scheme will create new employment opportunities in St Ives and we expect the units to be popular given their location and proximity to the guided bus”.