ABERDEEN-based property development and investment company, West Coast Estates, has handed-over its latest commercial development in the city to Co-Op Group. The outlet in King Street, adjacent to the University of Aberdeen and next door to the Bobbin pub, is expected to create more than 30 full and part-time jobs when it opens next month (April).
The £2 million, 557 sq m (6,000 sq ft) development, will be Co-Op’s newest convenience store in Aberdeen. It is one of several outlets that West Coast Estates has developed on behalf of Co-Op in recent years which has seen other new stores built throughout Scotland.
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Iftikar Mian, Director of West Coast Estates, said: “This site has always had huge potential and we have worked with our partners and stakeholders to explore a range of development opportunities. It’s been fantastic to continue our long-standing partnership with Co-Op to offer people in the area a new, convenient way to shop with an even greater choice of products and freshly baked goods. Bringing redundant sites and buildings back to life is a key focus of West Coast Estates. We are looking forward to seeing the community benefiting from this new convenient offering that is within easy walking distance of the university and other popular facilities such as Aberdeen Sports Village and the Aquatic Centre
“There has been a clear move towards creating responsible and sustainable opportunities for people to shop locally, in line with the Scottish Government’s commitment to create 20-minute neighbourhoods. At a time when people are facing more challenges than ever, the new stores in King Street will give people a wide choice of products right on their doorstep – reducing the need to drive to a supermarket and making life a little easier.”
In addition to offering a wide selection of groceries, the store will also have a bakery, and car parking for up to 20 vehicles, including 2 electric charging points and two disabled spaces, as well as cycle spaces.
West Coast Estates partnered with contractor Burns Construction Aberdeen and CAG Architects to deliver the project. Firm, Henry Riley, were the project managers on behalf of Co-Op. The unit has been constructed with sustainable roofing materials that minimise heat loss. It also features a reclaimed granite façade.
