Leeds Tower Works due to kick-off with steel

The £80M Tower Works project, a mixed-use scheme in Holbeck Urban Village, Leeds will see construction work begin in January 2016.

The development includes 147 residential units; 8,500m² of commercial office space and 1,850m² of retail, restaurant and bar spaces.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff has been appointed by developer Carillion to supply multi-disciplinary services including civil and structural engineering, building services, geotech, acoustics, fire and air quality for site.

According to the project team the design for the development includes steel-framed structures for the commercial and retail elements.

The 1.04 hectare site, which is situated between Globe Road and the Leeds Liverpool Canal, close to Granary Wharf, will play a key role in the regeneration of Leeds South Bank, and will benefit from increased connectivity to the city centre when the southern entrance to Leeds railway station opens later this year.

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff Technical Director David Hill said: “This is a fantastic project for the company and we’re looking forward to helping realise the plans for this prestigious mixed-use scheme.

“This development phase, which includes canalside residential elements as well as office and retail space, will further cement this corner of Leeds as a very special place for people to live, as well as work and play.”