Construction work has started on One City Place, a six-storey office development at the heart of Chester's new £100m Central Business Quarter.

The 70,000 sq ft of office space is being developed speculatively by Muse Developments and represents the first of seven office buildings, marking one of Chester's most significant business developments in the city centre in recent years.

The BREEAM 'Excellent' rated building, due for completion in October 2015, will feature a large ground floor foyer and reception area with five upper floors offering flexible office space and floor to ceiling glazing to allow for natural light.

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Work will also start in the next couple of months on remodelling part of the Grade II* listed Chester Railway Station building and former rail car park to create a new landscaped attractive public realm area and gateway from the station into the Central Business Quarter.

Phil Mayall, development director at Muse said: "Starting on site at City Place marks an important chapter in the new Central Business Quarter which will play a major role in the renaissance of Chester's commercial offering. As an integral part of the business quarter, City Place will help to drive economic growth, bring new businesses and jobs into the city and set new standards for first class, sustainable business space."

Works have already been completed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, working closely with Network Rail and Arriva Trains Wales, to relocate the rail car park to the east of Chester Railway Station. The new 193 space car park for customers and staff is now located on land bounded by the rear of the Queen Hotel and Queen's Road.