FIFE Council’s economic development team has announced the sale of circa two acres of land at The Avenue, Lochgelly, to Easy Living Developments, a Glenrothes-based design and build construction company.
The move represents a circa £2 million investment by Easy Living Developments and will see the construction of a new business centre featuring 16 units. Located within the existing Lochgelly Industrial Park, the centre is designed to attract a mix of light industrial Class 4, 5 and 6 occupiers and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Construction is set to begin in the next few months. The units will vary in size, with the opportunity to combine individual units to create larger ones. They will feature an insulated cladding external wall and roof structure with the centre also enjoying an EV charging point.
Keith Davidson, CEO, Easy Living Developments, said, “The new business centre will offer exciting opportunities for local businesses, providing them with modern, flexible workspaces. We are also very hopeful that the new centre will attract a diverse range of businesses and create new jobs in the area and in doing so contribute to the continued economic growth of Lochgelly and the surrounding area.”
Pamela Stevenson, service manager – economic development, Fife Council, added, “We are delighted to welcome Easy Living Developments to Lochgelly and support this significant investment. This new business centre aligns perfectly with our economic development strategy for Fife, fostering a vibrant business environment and creating valuable employment opportunities for the local community.”
Easy Living Developments also operates a housebuilding and commercial division, which has recently completed its development of 168 homes at the adjacent The Avenues site in Lochgelly. Other recent projects have included the regeneration of a part of Glenrothes town centre, bringing M&S and The Food Warehouse to a new retail park there.
