Derbyshire economy gets a £25 million vote of confidence at Markham Vale

Aver Property Partnership Limited, a joint venture between Ergo and NFU Mutual, is building the two units at Markham Vale in a £25 million deal.

Construction of the two units will be carried out by Derbyshire-based firm Bowmer and Kirkland.

Coun Tony King, council cabinet member for clean growth and regeneration, said: “This investment in Markham Vale shows a great level of confidence in the Derbyshire economy and its potential for growth.

“As we continue our work to support local businesses to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s important that we continue to provide new opportunities for investment, bringing the potential for new jobs and helping to keep the economy moving.

“This deal sends a strong signal to other investors that Derbyshire is a place that helps businesses to survive and thrive and I’m pleased that the construction contract has been awarded to a local business providing a further boost for the area and the local economy.”

Anthony Clitheroe, director at HBD, added: “Both investors and occupiers are attracted by the high-quality build available at Markham Vale, combined with our proactive, partnership-led approach to development and proven track-record of delivering on time and to budget.”