THE construction company that will build the multi million pound One City Park development has been chosen.

Urban regeneration business, Muse Developments, in partnership with Bradford Council, has appointed Caddick Construction to deliver the Grade A office scheme, with construction work due to start later this month.

The 56,403 sq. ft office development on the former police HQ site will be the first high-quality, modern office scheme to be delivered in Bradford city centre for more than 20 years.

The five-storey development – rated BREEAM ‘Excellent’ – will also feature new public realm areas around the scheme, linking to City Park.

Muse says over 300 jobs will be created throughout the construction with a further 450 jobs based in the building once completed in Summer 2023.

The development will have high-performance glazing to the façades to maximise natural light while reducing solar gain; photovoltaic panels and air source heat pumps to make sure the building operates on renewable energy.

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All of the car-parking spaces will have electric car charging points, coupled with secure cycle storage and changing facilities on the ground floor.

Simon Dew, development director at Muse Developments, added: “We’re very excited to announce this important milestone for One City Park and to be working with Bradford Council and Caddick Construction on this flagship scheme.

"The significance of One City Park can’t be underestimated for Bradford, and we know there’s growing demand from businesses looking to relocate or expand in the city centre.”

Adrian Dobson, managing director for Caddick Construction, said: “This is a high-profile scheme in the heart of Bradford that will have a transformational effect on the city centre. Caddick is delighted to have been chosen as construction partner to deliver on such an important project for Muse, Bradford Council and the city as a whole.”

Jason Longhurst, Bradford Council’s strategic director for place, said: “We are delighted that Caddick Construction has been appointed to bring this flagship scheme to life. One City Park will be a huge step forward in our ambition to become a clean growth city district and provide a welcome boost to the city centre economy.”