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Wellington Place development Leeds commences phase two

MEPC has given Yorkshire’s commercial property market a boost after commencing construction of the next phase of Wellington Place in Leeds.

6 Wellington Place is the first speculative grade A office development to have been constructed in Leeds for more than six years, according to the firm.

The five-storey building will offer 104,000 sq ft of grade A office and retail space.

With a prominent entrance on to Tower Square at the heart of the development, 6 Wellington Place will feature a floor to ceiling atrium, landscaped roof terrace, retail space and flexible office suites ranging from 3,500 sq ft to 19,600 sq ft.

MEPC expects to complete construction of 6 Wellington Place by the end of 2015.

James Dipple, chief executive of MEPC, said: “6 Wellington Place will be another game-changer from MEPC for corporate workspace in Leeds following the recent completion of the 35,000 sq ft 10 Wellington Place, occupied by law firm Shulmans and private bank, Brown Shipley.

“Bringing forward such a positive opportunity like 6 Wellington Place is being driven by the growth and confidence we are seeing in Leeds and across the entire market as economic conditions continue to improve.

“With 6 Wellington Place we will not only provide businesses within Leeds with the space they require to grow further but also attract new names to the city and region.

“As demands upon such companies change MEPC is looking to respond to that change by providing floor space where these businesses will be able to operate effectively and recruit and maintain the best staff.”

Shepherd Construction is the appointed contractor on the build.

The agents for 6 Wellington Place are Jeff Pearey at Jones Lang LaSalle and Adam Cockroft of DTZ.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .