cardigan29
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I can't help but mention (but won't dwell on it) that not one job has yet to be created here yet despite it having been finished god knows how long ago.
According to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-19899662 it was due to be finished 3 years ago and "The employment park could create in excess of 2,500 jobs – more than initially estimated."
Given that General Electric (Alstom) seem to be taking half of the plots then I'd be surprised if even 500 new jobs end up being created in the end.
Apparently the whole site is now nearly fully occupied: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Ne...pmentgetsunderwayattopcountybusinesspark.aspx - apart from the main unit for GE being what looks like nearly finished and a new one for another company only just being started on, there are just roads and empty plots.
Anyway, moaning out of the way, I had a cycle over there the other week in the evening (cycling or walking is the only way you will get in as they barricade the entrance on the A34 so you can't drive in there). There was a guy in a hut on security who said it was fine to go around - he was just there stopping the plant from getting nicked.
I was pretty impressed with the paths and decking they have laid on the outskirts that take in woods/ponds/lake etc. Here's a few pics to give you an idea:
I've got 8 more pics but it appears 3 is all you can upload. I'll create the thread and see if I can post more afterwards.
According to http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-19899662 it was due to be finished 3 years ago and "The employment park could create in excess of 2,500 jobs – more than initially estimated."
Given that General Electric (Alstom) seem to be taking half of the plots then I'd be surprised if even 500 new jobs end up being created in the end.
Apparently the whole site is now nearly fully occupied: https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Ne...pmentgetsunderwayattopcountybusinesspark.aspx - apart from the main unit for GE being what looks like nearly finished and a new one for another company only just being started on, there are just roads and empty plots.
Anyway, moaning out of the way, I had a cycle over there the other week in the evening (cycling or walking is the only way you will get in as they barricade the entrance on the A34 so you can't drive in there). There was a guy in a hut on security who said it was fine to go around - he was just there stopping the plant from getting nicked.
I was pretty impressed with the paths and decking they have laid on the outskirts that take in woods/ponds/lake etc. Here's a few pics to give you an idea:
I've got 8 more pics but it appears 3 is all you can upload. I'll create the thread and see if I can post more afterwards.