Bizspace, one of the UK’s leading providers of managed office, light industrial and storage accommodation has sold part of its site just to the east of Gateshead International Stadium, and almost adjacent to the A 184 Felling bypass, to the Cat’s Protection League for a new rescue centre.

The new development will be built to a high standard and incorporate a vetinary unit plus a visitor centre and educational facility to promote animal welfare.

Bill Naylor of Naylors Chartered Surveyors acted for Bizspace. “This is an excellent business location, being so close to one of Tyneside’s best known thoroughfares and we had a good level of interest from commercial organisations before the Charity approached us, and although the use was one we hadn’t anticipated, we could immediately see the attraction” he said.

Peter Marshall of Bizspace commented that the development would provide a useful focal and reference point for the adjoining commercial centre. “We think this project will help identify the location of our centre and is a great use for some surplus land that we had. We wish the Cat’s Protection League every success”.