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Plans submitted for 155-acre food manufacturing campus
SmartParc today (January 7) announced that it has submitted planning for its 155-acre, high-tech food manufacturing campus on the former Celanese site near Spondon.The planned 1.8m sq ft facility will provide manufacturing facilities, start-up incubation units and a potential location for a Food Manufacturing Technology Centre of Excellence.It is thought that the scheme will create 5,000 jobs.The flagship Spondon site is part of SmartParc’s ambition to provide a “new sustainable blueprint” for the industry. This will include vertical farming and smart technology to improve production and energy efficiency.Reduction strategies for food waste, food miles and carbon output will also be implemented increasing UK food security and UK PLC competitiveness on the global stage.Subject to receipt of planning permission from Derby City Council, the company’s intention is to immediately start to redevelop the Celanese site in Spring 2021 with planned opening and initial occupation by the end of the year.
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