Multimillion-pound mixed-use scheme moves ahead

The development of a major mixed-use scheme in County Durham, which could generate 4,000 jobs, has taken a major step forward this week as contractors have been invited to tender for the first phase of infrastructure works.In April, developer Citrus Durham received outline planning permission for Integra 61, a 200-acre site including: large industrial and distribution units, a 70-bedroom hotel, a residential care home, restaurants, a GP surgery, roadside retail units and up to 270 new homes.This week, a number of regional and national contractors have been invited to tender for the infrastructure works such as a major new roundabout on the A688 together with internal estate roads, earthworks, services and landscaping. It is anticipated the successful contractor will be appointed early in the New Year.Citrus Durham aims to generate 4,000 jobs and add almost £2bn to the region’s economy in its first ten years.Earlier this year Citrus Durham appointed North East property consultants Naylors as joint letting agent alongside national agent Avison Young.