Willmott Dixon has landed City of Doncaster Council's Gateway One development, a new 52,000 sq. ft Grade A office building on Trafford Way which is set to become Doncaster’s new digital tech hub.
Work on the £32m development, adjacent to Doncaster train station, will begin in April with completion expected in January 2027, where it aims to be net zero carbon in operation, as well as achieve an EPC rating of A and BREEAM Excellent.
Gateway One will also include an area of public open space and span across five floors with two commercial units on the ground floor which incorporate alfresco dining.
It is largely funded through the Doncaster Town Deal fund, and overseen by the Town Deal Board, a sub-group of the new city centre board. It builds on Doncaster’s ambitions to grow a digital and tech cluster of national significance. The specialist digital tech hub and the businesses located there will focus on digital technology with global AI firm Automatic Analytics among the founding businesses set to take up residence.
Chris Yates, Yorkshire director at Willmott Dixon: “Our team of local commercial experts will bring a wealth of experience and innovation to Gateway One. In partnership with City of Doncaster Council, we will create a cutting-edge and sustainable hub where digital and technology businesses can thrive and grow in this city.
“We’re passionate that innovation will be a catalyst for creating opportunities for the people of Doncaster, so, in partnership with our proud local supply chain partners, we are committed to creating six new employment opportunities directly on the project. Through our bespoke ‘Building Lives Academy’ initiatives in collaboration with Advance Employment Hub, we also aim to deliver more than 650 hours of impactful employment support for local people furthest from the job market, those at risk of redundancy and those looking to transition into the construction industry.”
The company was awarded the project through the SCAPE Construction Framework. Mark Robinson, Group Chief Executive at SCAPE: “We are thrilled to support this landmark project, which aligns with the city’s ambitious vision for digital growth. With a strong commitment to sustainability, this net zero in-operation building represents our dedication to creating a low-carbon future through innovative procurement solutions. Through our close-working partnership with Willmott Dixon, we will ensure this project creates meaningful social value, from employment opportunities to community initiatives, that directly benefits the people of Doncaster.”
