The first phase will see the construction of two high-specification business units. The buildings are expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
The iSH Enterprise Campus is an economic regeneration initiative led by Cumberland Council with funding and support from Government through Town Deal and Levelling Up programmes, and other strategic partners including the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and Sellafield Ltd.
The development of the site forms part of the wider regeneration programme being delivered across West Cumbria by iSH.
Gary McKeating, managing director of iSH, said: "We鈥檝e spent a lot of time talking to businesses, partners and the local community about what we want to achieve here, so seeing people and machinery on site finally makes it very real.
鈥淔or me, this is about much more than buildings. It鈥檚 about creating a place where the doers, fixers and problem-solvers can come together, share ideas and grow, and where local people can connect to the jobs and opportunities that growth creates.
鈥淭his is an exciting moment for Cleator Moor and West Cumbria, and now the hard work really starts - making sure we turn this investment into something that delivers for the area for many years to come.鈥�
The campus is intended to become a focal point for the region鈥檚 growing capabilities in robotics, advanced manufacturing, engineering and digital technologies, creating a place where businesses can collaborate, innovate and grow while connecting local people with new skills, careers and opportunities.
Euan Hutton, Sellafield Ltd CEO, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to support iSH and the development of the iSH Enterprise Campus.
鈥淭his is about supporting our mission while creating lasting social and economic impact.
鈥淲e鈥檙e particularly keen for our supply chain to actively engage. My message to our supply chain is simple: engage with iSH, be part of the campus, and help us build a stronger industrial capability here in west Cumbria.鈥�
Leader of Cumberland Council, Cllr Mark Fryer, said: 鈥淭his is another important step forward for this project and is great news for Cleator Moor and the wider Cumberland economy.
鈥淲e want our area to grow and to thrive. Developments of this type support the foundation for future investment.鈥�
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