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15/11/2016

Project Milestone Reached On £12m Aurora Stockport Scheme

A project milestone has been reached as part of the £12 million industrial park development in Stockport.

Cranes have started lifting steelwork into place for the 145,000 sq ft Aurora Stockport scheme, which will comprise of 10 light industrial units once completed next year.

The development is being delivered by Seddon Construction and forms part of the £1 billion Investing in Stockport programme, a series of projects aimed at making the town a better place to live, work and visit.

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Cllr Kate Butler said: "I'm really pleased to see the progress being made at Aurora Stockport. Stockport's excellent location and first-class workforce mean there is always a high demand for quality industrial units locally. Aurora Stockport will meet this need and see new jobs and opportunities created for residents as businesses move into the industrial park."

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