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Reid Steel plans redevelopment

Source: https://www.theconstructionindex.co.uk/all-construction-news

Structural steel firm John Reid & Sons is planning to redevelop its factory and offices in Dorset.Reid Steel has abandoned plans to develop the site it owns in Christchurch for housing and move out of town. Instead it hopes to build a new factory where it is.The opportunity for redevelopment arouse when an adjacent site, formerly occupied by Peeks Party Store and Monkey Madness soft play centre, became available.The £30m turnover company, which employs more than 130 people, has launched a consultation programme to seek local views before submitting a planning application later this month.The proposals include construction of the new factory and offices with access on to Reid Street. The majority of existing buildings on the site would be demolished.