Bruntwood SciTech wins consent for Birmingham’s Enterprise Wharf

Birmingham City Council has approved Bruntwood SciTech’s £30m Enterprise Wharf at the Innovation Birmingham campus. The 120,000 sq ft development will provide space for digital and tech businesses. It will include a large, open-plan reception, cycle storage, a roof garden, public realm and improved access to the adjacent Birmingham and Fazeley Canal. The development is scheduled for completion in 2022. Innovation Birmingham is the UK’s largest tech campus and is home to more than 170 tech companies, including education, medical and sports-focused businesses and cyber security firms. David Hardman, managing director at Bruntwood SciTech – Birmingham, said: “The West Midlands is home to an ever-expanding digital tech ecosystem. Connecting start-ups with global corporates and the public sector is crucial to its evolution.” To send feedback, e-mail emma.rosser@egi.co.uk or tweet @EmmaARosser or @estatesgazette