Work is underway on a major new employment site designed to boost jobs and investment in the North East.
The 54-acre Teeslink development in Eaglescliffe, owned by Stockton Council, is expected to create up to 1,000 new roles once complete.
The project was backed by funding from the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority’s Indigenous Growth Fund, with work progressing to deliver 775,000 sq ft of flexible business space.
Councillor Richard Eglington, Stockton Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and housing, said: "It’s really exciting to see works underway at the Teeslink, which will be a vital employment site and will give the local economy a real boost.
"Eaglescliffe is already home to a range of huge businesses and with the strong transport links, including the redevelopment of Eaglescliffe Station and new cycleways, it’s easy to see why it continues to attract investment.
"Stockton-on-Tees is the economic powerhouse of the Tees Valley.
"We’re a business-friendly Borough and we welcome all approaches from those interested in coming to Stockton-on-Tees or who would like to find out more."
The council purchased the land in 2021.
Teeslink benefits from strong transport connectivity, sitting next to Eaglescliffe Train Station and just one mile from the A66.
A new cycleway on Durham Lane will further improve access to the site.
Delivery of the development is being managed by Rula Developments.
The company was appointed by Stockton Council following a competitive tender process.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said: "If we’re going to keep winning new investment and backing our brilliant local businesses to grow, we need first-rate space that gives them room to expand while attracting ambitious new firms to the region.
"With the transformation of the station making great progress, this project will cement Eaglescliffe as a key location for industry and good-quality jobs, and it’s great to see spades in the ground and real progress being made."
Anthony Clitheroe, development director at Rula Developments, said: "We are delighted to appoint locally based Seymour Civil Engineering to commence site preparation works for Teeslink.
"This strategically important development site will provide much needed state-of-the art logistics and warehouse accommodation with high ESG credentials whilst also supporting significant new job creation."
Mal Bell, operations director at Seymour Civil Engineering, said: "As a locally based contractor, we are proud to be playing a key role in bringing forward a development of such strategic importance to Stockton.
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"We are already working closely with project stakeholders and look forward to strengthening these relationships as we deliver a high-quality scheme that enables Teeslink to reach its full potential.
"Alongside this, we are proactively creating opportunities through local employment, skills, training and STEM engagement, establishing this project as the starting point for long-term benefits for the area."
Further information about investment opportunities in Stockton is available on the Invest Stockton website.
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