Proposed plans for multi-million pound land redevelopment could create 80 new jobs

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More than 80 jobs could created as part of multi-million pound plans to redevelop vacant land at Springkerse.Bluewater (Stirling2) Ltd has submitted an application to Stirling Council planners for five units and two drive thrus along with access and almost 100 parking spaces on land east of 15 Borrowmeadow Road.The plot of just over 0.95 hectares forms part of the existing industrial estate, but has not been developed.In documents submitted with the application, agents for the developers said: “The continuing vacancy of this site has adversely affected the amenity of this part of the industrial estate for a number of years, and is detracting from the vitality of the wider Springkerse area including the adjacent sports complex and Commercial Centre.“The development by Bluewater (Stirling 2) Ltd would also represent a significant multi million pound investment in the Springkerse area which would help to secure a range of new local employment opportunities.“Although the full range of occupiers and operators is not known at this stage, it is anticipated that the new development could potentially employ around 50 staff (FTE) on both a full and part time basis, with the two drive thru uses providing a 36 Full Time Equivalent of new employment opportunities for local people.”Click here for more news and sport from the Stirling area.The statement reads: “The Springkerse Retail Park is a designated Commercial Centre and provides a range of large retail units primarily selling bulky goods, but also contains three further drive thru units operated by Burger King, Costa Coffee and Tim Hortons.“The site has been allocated as an employment site and has been awaiting a use for at least 10 years.It is clearly a long term vacant