MIRA tech park expansion plans revealed

Evans Randall Investors has submitted proposals for an expansion of MIRA technology park, in the Midlands, by 150 acres. The move follows a jv deal signed back in June 2021, after which Evans Randall Investors became the exclusive developer for the park’s next phase of development. The plans are set to unlock an additional 2.3m sq ft of advanced manufacturing facilities, bringing the total size of the park to 3.5m sq ft. This is expected to bring 2,500 additional jobs to the cluster and allow the park to accommodate large-scale facilities up to 700,000 sq ft. James Edwards, managing director at Evans Randall, said: “The proposed expansion of MIRA technology park, which will allow large-scale manufacturing facilities to be developed alongside the existing R&D facilities, engineering services and test assets, represents a major step forward in the evolution of this asset and will bring further inward investment to the Midlands region.” Tim Nathan, managing director of MIRA technology park, said: “The past year has seen investment in renewable energy generation, including a hydrogen electrolyser that will deliver green hydrogen for R&D use and the low carbon innovation hub. This planning application will further solidify the park’s position at the forefront of UK R&D.” The park is currently a home to over 35 companies including Bosch, Polestar, Jaguar Land Rover and Toyota. The team will work alongside the local development manager, Swanvale Developments, to deliver the scheme. Stephen George + Partners has acted as masterplan architect, and Barton Willmore has provided planning consultancy. To send feedback, e-mail evelina.grecenko@eg.co.uk or tweet @gre_eve Image © Evans Randall Investors