Leeds Central Square kicks off

Steel construction is due to kick off on the latest high profile project in the transformation of Leeds city centre.

Known as Central Square, the scheme has been developed in response to the market demand for high quality, sustainable office space with large individual floor plates that are currently in short supply in Leeds.

The 11-storey steel-framed commercial structure will also accommodate ground floor retail outlets, restaurants, bars, a gym and a public atrium. On the 9th floor there will be a sky garden available to all tenants, providing views across Leeds.

The project developer says this new mixed-use destination will attract members of the public throughout the day and evening to enjoy the high quality public realm, retail and leisure facilities that will be on offer.

With residential dwellings to the east and west of the building, tenants of Central Square will benefit from substantial footfall at all times of the year.

Working on behalf of Wates Construction, Elland Steel Structures will erect approximately 1,900t of steel and install 25,000m² of metal decking on the project.