TILIA PROPERTIES CONTRACTS MANAGER

Shaun Catterall is the Recently Appointed Contracts Manager for Tilia Properties Limited

Shaun will be responsible for the efficient and cost effective management of projects ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard of quality. With his previous site management experience, Tilia Properties welcome Shaun to their Development Team.

Explosion Destroys Cafe at Rackheath Industrial Estate

An explosion that destroyed the KC Cafe on the Rackheath Industrial Estate on the 12th January, not only caused damage to surrounding properties, but was heard up to 10 miles away.

Norfolk Fire Services believe that initial investigations indicate an accidental gas explosion at the cafe, which had only recently changed owners. The blast, which occurred at 9.15pm, caused widespread damage and disruption, rendering some premises unsafe to use, but thankfully did not include any human casualties.

The cafe site has since been cleared and damage to nearby properties assessed.

Tilia Properties own around two-thirds of the premises on the estate, and have been working hard to clear the debris, assist emergency services and help business become operational again.

Tilia director, Nicholas Hovey, believes that three or four of the Rackheath buildings will possibly need to be demolished due to the extent of the damage, and in excess of £1m will be needed for the reconstruction of two buildings alone.

Both the investigations and the clear-up/reconstruction operations are ongoing, and Tilia continue to assist wherever and however possible.

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Eco-Education Centre for Rackheath

An innovative eco-education centre, approved by Broadland District Council's cabinet committee, is now under construction by Tilia Properties on the Rackheath Industrial Estate.

The £600,000 project is being financed using some of the £16m government funding provided for the planned eco-town at Rackheath.

The building, set to cost £400,000 will be built using sustainable materials, employing environmentally-sound construction methods and will be energy efficient. A further £200,000 will be used to fund running costs over a three-year period.

According to Chris Hill, head of Business Support and Leisure Services at Broadland District Council, the build is set to take four to six months and is already in great demand by local primary and secondary schools, with projects currently being developed. At the centre, schoolchildren will be able to perform experiments, explore green technology and environmental issues and learn about the business world. Plans are also in place for pupils to visit the site whilst under construction.

The aim of the centre is also to encourage local businesses to become more environmentally aware, exploring such topics as renewable energy schemes and carbon emissions. It is hoped that they will be able to work on a variety of projects with the children.

To be included in this ground-breaking centre are a food technology room to promote healthy living, a fully-equipped laboratory and training rooms. Space will also be available for rental by an eco-company or for providing training services.

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