CONSTRUCTION is now underway on another major development at the Harlow Innovation Park after this week’s groundbreaking for a major private sector development that will bring millions of pounds of investment and hundreds of jobs to the town.

The £30 million Identity scheme, being delivered by Wrenbridge in partnership with Harlow Council, marks a significant milestone in the council’s mission to ‘secure our future’ and demonstrates growing private sector confidence in Harlow as a place to invest, grow and innovate.

Identity is a landmark new business hub at the Innovation Park, designed to attract cutting-edge companies in life sciences, technology, research and advanced manufacturing. The start of construction signals a clear commitment from investors to Harlow’s future and its role at the heart of the UK Innovation Corridor.

The development forms a key part of the council’s ambition to ‘Secure our Future’, driving long-term economic growth, job creation and opportunity for local people. It will sit alongside the successful Nexus, Modus and Arise buildings and complements wider investment in the area, including the soon-to-open David Lloyd Leisure Club.

Identity will deliver over 149,000 sq. ft of high-quality commercial space across six units ranging from 12,000 sq. ft to 56,000 sq. ft, alongside modern first-floor office accommodation. Once fully occupied, it is expected to support hundreds of high-value jobs in the innovation and technology sectors.

The scheme will offer:

• Six units of R&D and hi-tech manufacturing accommodation
• Modern first-floor office space
• A prime location in the centre of the UK Innovation Corridor, with excellent transport links to London, Cambridge and Stansted Airport
• Market-leading sustainability, targeting EPC A and BREEAM Excellent, with advanced insulation, airtightness and renewable energy
• Superfast broadband
• Extensive landscaping and staff amenity space

Commenting on the groundbreaking, Councillor Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, said:

“This week’s groundbreaking and the start of construction at Identity is a powerful vote of confidence in Harlow. This is private sector investment choosing our town because it believes in our future.

“We are delivering on our mission to Secure our Future and strengthening Harlow’s position at the heart of the UK Innovation Corridor. Investment like this brings real opportunity – high-quality jobs, a stronger local economy and renewed pride in our town.

“Identity is not just another building. It shows that Harlow is open for business, that investors believe in what we are doing, and that our regeneration plans are being turned into reality on the ground.”

James Feltham, Director at Wrenbridge, said: ‘We are excited to be bringing forward Identity, Harlow which will provide best in class accommodation into the Harlow market. “The highly sustainable scheme has a strong focus on staff welfare which is enhanced by the excellent amenity provision onsite and locally. Identity delivers the next phase of development at Harlow Innovation Park and we are proud to be working alongside Harlow Council to bring this site forward.”

Construction is now progressing on site, with Identity expected to be completed and open in summer 2026.

More information is available at www.identityharlow.co.uk