Sandholes Road Development Proposal

Concept Proposals The concept proposals we are seeking feedback on through this PACC include for provision of approximately 4no. serviced industrial sites, 1no. metal fabrication/galvanising/surface coating plant, new right-hand turn from Sandholes Road, parking and servicing space, landscaping and all other associated site works.

Concept Site Layout (for indicative purposes only)

Metal Galvanising + Protective Surface Coating Plant This state of the art plant is to include various metal fabrication processes such as hot-dip galvanising, surface coating and general protection. This plant building is to be of typical industrial construction/materials, including for approximately 130,000ft2 of internal floorspace. Widely used in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing, it is estimated that 8 million tonnes of steel products are protected annually, with around 45% of this being utilised in building construction. Around 22,500 people directly employed in this industry with an estimated economic value of £2.7 billion. The galvanising processing includes steps such as rinsing, acid cleaning, stripping, flux dip, drying, hot-dip galvanising (c. 440-460ºC), material quenching and final inspection. As the primary material utilised throughout the process, zinc is continually recovered, recycled and reused. Of the 8 million tonnes of steel protected each year, only 0.5 million tonnes of zinc are required. Cutting edge technology will be utilised for recycling of waste chemicals and products, preventing these from being sent to landfill. The plant will include for exhaust air purification systems to prevent harmful vapours from escaping into the atmosphere. Job roles associated with the plant include loading and unloading of stock/materials, quality control, equipment maintenance, metal fabrication/powder coating, operation of hot-dip kettle equipment and chemical engineers. Serviced Industrial Sites With provision for c. 4no. serviced industrial sites, the concept proposal seeks to provide high-quality facilities for Class B2/B3/B4 industrial and storage & distribution operators. These self-contained and secured sites are to be accessed via the newly proposed estate road, with all associated parking and servicing in-curtilage.