The expansion of an industrial estate in Lincolnshire could create hundreds of jobs for the region. Fairfield Industrial Estate in Louth, which houses several large companies in and around the estate such as B&Q, First College Lincs, Luxus, CEMEX and Honda Racing, could be extended with plans underway to see if the opportunity is viable.

The feasibility study, which is being carried out by East Lindsey District Council, will now look at the site to determine what’s possible. That could include expanding from Nottingham Road to accommodate a new 10 acre development site for commercial and industrial use – creating jobs across a variety of sectors and industries.

The Council say the extension would offer investment opportunities for new and current businesses whilst creating new jobs for those within the region. We’ll be hearing more about opportunities for developments and investment within the region as Lincolnshire County Council are set to join us at the Lincolnshire Development Plans Conference in July.

Councillor Adam Grist, Portfolio Holder for Market Towns and the Rural Economy at Lincolnshire County Council, said: ”The industrial estate extension has the potential to significantly grow the economy of the district and this is the latest move we have taken towards achieving the projects identified in our Economic Action Plan. It’s a 10-acre site so we could be talking about hundreds of jobs although it’s too early to tell at this stage – but we know it would mark a significant investment.”

He added: ”The industrial estate has been growing steadily every year so this would ensure that it’s future proofed for future generations. Louth is a growing market town and it would help support the local economy.”

Join us at the Lincolnshire Development Plans Conference in Lincoln to hear more about the ambitious plans happening all around the County – where we’ll be hearing from Lincolnshire County Council, City of Lincoln Council, University of Lincoln, EquaGroup and South Kesteven Council.