PLANS for a new industrial park in Huddersfield have been unveiled.

And the hope is that the development of a former sewage works could create dozens of jobs.

Yorkshire Water is behind the plans, which would see up to 14 units built on the site of the disused Bradley sewage treatment works.

The developers – Keyland Developments, a sister company of Yorkshire Water – believe that the units would appeal to small and medium-sized businesses.

The plans have now been lodged with Kirklees Council.

The proposals are for a stretch of land off Station Road, Bradley, bounded by the Huddersfield to Leeds railway line, the Huddersfield Broad Canal and the River Colne.

A spokesman for the developers said: “The proximity of the site to an established industrial business park and very good transport links make this an ideal location for an industrial development.

“The units will provide an additional source of units to rent for the small and start-up business sector, and larger bespoke units for the larger operators.

“The proposals will bring employment back to the site and supplement and enhance the new units recently constructed.

“There is an identified demand for these types of units, which are small and modern and geared to small businesses.

“Firms are demanding buildings providing a quality work environment.”

The plan includes parking on the site for 64 cars.

The former waste water treatment plant and vehicle depot has been shut down for years, following the development of a new and more efficient plant off Leeds Road at Cooper Bridge.

Council planners will debate the application next month.

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