Plans revealed for £45m scheme that could bring 1300 jobs to Burnley

Commercial property firm Eshton has unveiled plans for a £45m extension at its Burnley Bridge scheme that could bring 1,300 jobs to the area.

The development, located at Junction 9 of the M65, currently comprises Burnley Bridge and Titanium Park, which span 80 acres.

Leeds-based Eshton is proposing to expand the scheme with new space on a 32-acre site south of the M65 carriageway, next to the A679 Accrington Road.

The extension would be known as Burnley Bridge South and offer a mix of warehousing and industrial accommodation adapted to occupier requirements.

Eshton’s plan is to build six units totalling 600,000 sq ft, although the firm said a bespoke building with a footprint of more than 500,000 sq ft could be accommodated.

James Chapman, managing director at Eshton, said: “Burnley Bridge South is part of Eshton’s vision to expand Burnley’s business park presence on the M65 and demonstrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to investing in Burnley.”

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