Willmott Dixon has landed Doncaster’s Gateway One development, a new 52,000 sq ft office building which is set to become Doncaster’s new digital tech hub.

Work on the £32m development, on Trafford Way and adjacent to Doncaster train station, will begin in April with completion expected in early 2027.

The site aims to be net zero carbon in operation, as well as achieve an EPC rating of A and BREEAM Excellent.

Gateway One will also include an area of public open space and span across five floors with two commercial units on the ground floor which incorporate alfresco dining.

It is largely funded through the Doncaster Town Deal fund, and overseen by the Town Deal Board, a sub-group of the new city centre board.  

It builds on Doncaster’s ambitions to grow a digital and tech cluster of national significance.

The specialist digital tech hub and the businesses located there will focus on digital technology with global AI firm Automatic Analytics among the founding businesses set to take up residence.

Chris Yates, Yorkshire director at Willmott Dixon, said: “In partnership with City of Doncaster Council, we will create a cutting-edge and sustainable hub where digital and technology businesses can thrive and grow in this city.”

The company was awarded the project through the SCAPE Construction Framework.