7 February 2023

Welcome 

A warm welcome our new e-bulletin which features key updates on the developments and opportunities that are taking place around Chelmsford. 

Chelmsford continues to be a hive of activity with public realm works in the High Street almost complete, key works at Chelmer Waterside well underway and ground works for the new station within the Chelmsford Garden Community are soon to commence. Towards the latter end of 2022, businesses in the city centre voted in favour of a further five year term for One Chelmsford, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID). The BID will now continue its work to promote and enhance the offer to residents, businesses and visitors. 

We hope you find the information within this e-bulletin useful. To find out more about the opportunities in Chelmsford and why the City is a great place to do business visit the Chelmsford for You website. If you have news to share about investments and developments affecting Chelmsford or if there are works that you would like to hear more about, do get in touch with the Council's Economic Development Team.  

Infrastructure boosting City’s prospects

A series of key infrastructure projects are underway to support the growth of Chelmsford. Advanced enabling works have commenced on the Chelmsford North East Bypass and Network Rail has awarded the first of two contracts to build the new station within the Chelmsford Garden Community to J Murphy & Sons Ltd. Tindal Square will complete in March and in late 2022 Essex County Council submitted the outline business case for the Army & Navy Sustainable Transport package.

Knight Frank appointed to advise on Chelmer Waterside

The City Council has appointed Knight Frank to advise on the selection of its development partner for Chelmer Waterside. Chelmer Waterside is a major brownfield development opportunity for the creation of over 1,000 new homes in a high quality waterside setting. For further information about the opportunity and the infrastructure required to deliver the new homes, including a new access road and bridge and the relocation of gas mains, see our website.

Aquila House set for upgrade

Work has started on a major refurbishment of Aquila House in Waterloo Lane. 15 high quality office suites are being created across the ground, first and second floors ranging, from 57m² to 115 m².

Completion is expected in July 2023. For further information contact the Council's Economic Development Team. 

New industrial units 

As part of Chelmsford City Council's ongoing investment in facilities for the local businesses sector, three new industrial units have been constructed at Galleywood. The new units, built by A. W. Hardy, are steel frame buildings, finished with Kingspan insulated panels that will boost energy efficiency. Each unit is also fitted with solar panels.

For further information contact the Council's Economic Development Team.