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Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed by HBD to deliver the first phase of the landmark £1bn Golden Valley development in Cheltenham, adjacent to GCHQ. The development will be delivered in partnership between HBD and Cheltenham Borough Council and represents a significant step forward in solidifying the UK’s cyber and tech innovation capabilities.
Phase one of the project will begin in spring 2026 and includes the construction of two flagship buildings, IDEA - the National Cyber Innovation Centre, will provide 160,000sq ft of high-quality workspace and flexible event space, designed inspire groundbreaking ideas and innovation. ROUTER is a transport hub powered by smart technology, facilitating sustainable travel across the 200 ha scheme alongside range of leisure, retail and wellbeing facilities.
The wider Golden Valley development will see the delivery of 2,500 homes, 1.25m sq ft of commercial space is expected to create around 12,000 jobs.
Ed Hutchinson, Managing Director of HBD, said: “The importance of Golden Valley in strengthening the UK’s position as a leader in secure innovation really can’t be overstated. The development will play a key role in driving innovation across cyber and deep tech industries while delivering significant economic benefits for Gloucestershire and the wider south west.
“With outline planning consent for phase one approved, it’s positive to be able to announce the appointment of Bowmer + Kirkland as we focus on getting started on-site.”
Cllr Rowena Hay, Leader at Cheltenham Borough Council said: “It is important that social value remains a key a priority as Golden Valley begins to take shape. The team at Bowmer + Kirkland took the time to meet with local groups and charities, schools, colleges and universities as early as possible to understand the key priorities for the community and wider region, ensuring that its plans and investment are aligned and will deliver real, tangible benefit.”
Stuart Fanshaw, Construction Director for Bowmer + Kirkland’s Central region, which will deliver the project, said: “We are delighted to be working once again with HBD on such a transformational and forward-thinking development. Golden Valley will be instrumental in driving the UK’s position in cyber innovation and we’re proud to play a role in delivering its first phase.”
This appointment continues Bowmer + Kirkland’s strong track record of collaboration with HBD, including the recent successful delivery of Island, a £60million net zero carbon office development in Manchester city centre.
Find out more about Cheltenham's Golden Valley Development.
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