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New industrial units ready for immediate occupation at Eastern Gateway

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Five new industrial units totalling 160,782 sq ft are now available for occupation at Ipswich's Eastern Gateway development.

The big picture: The development, known as Access @ Eastern Gateway, is situated on eight acres of commercial land along Sproughton Road, adjacent to Junction 54 of the A14.

Trebor Developments, in conjunction with Hillwood, has appointed Penn Commercial as the joint marketing agent alongside Lambert Smith Hampton and Savills.

Why it matters: The scheme strengthens Ipswich's position as an industrial hub, offering:

  • Strategic location near the Ports of Ipswich and Felixstowe

  • Direct access to the A14

  • BREEAM 'Excellent' certification

  • Sustainable design features

Access @ Eastern Gateway
Access @ Eastern GatewayTrebor Developments

By the numbers:

  • Four units available ranging from 12,897 sq ft to 52,491 sq ft

  • Total scheme comprises 160,782 sq ft

  • Eight acres of commercial land

What they're saying: "Penn is delighted to have been appointed local agents on this prestigious scheme, which brings new product to the market in a strategic location," said Vanessa Penn, managing director of Penn Commercial.

Greg Dalton, development director for Trebor Developments, said: "We're delighted to have Vanessa and the Penn Commercial team formally appointed as joint marketing agent on this important scheme for us."

The bottom line: The remaining four units are ready for immediate occupation, with unrestricted B2 and B8 employment use.

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Has Fabio Wardley's 'dream' Portman Road fight moved one step closer?

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The British heavyweight champion and diehard Ipswich Town fan could see his ambition to fight at his beloved club become reality after a new licence application.

Why it matters: Ipswich Town Football Club has applied for a variation of its licence at Portman Road. The application has requested boxing or wrestling entertainment to take place between 12:00 and 22:30 on Sundays to Thursdays, as well as 12:00 to 23:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.

West Stand at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
West Stand at Portman Road stadium in IpswichHolly Woodard-Williams

What they're saying: Speaking with the BBC, an ITFC spokesperson said: "Following infrastructure improvements to Portman Road over the past couple of years, it will not be uncommon for the stadium to apply for various licences to host events across different sectors; this is just one of many that will start to appear."

For context: British heavyweight champion and Ipswich Town fan Fabio Wardley said it was his "dream" to fight at the ground.

In October 2024, Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk he wanted to fight at Portman Road, saying: "It's still the dream and it's on the cards".

"If anything it's closer than ever now because being with Frank Warren my promoter, he's done stadium shows before and he knows how to put them on.

"When it happens is still a massive question but pieces are definitely falling into place for this."

Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich
Fabio Wardley at Portman Road stadium in IpswichAlamy

The bigger picture: Ipswich Town chief executive, Mark Ashton, said in November 2024 that the club had been in discussion with Wardley about appearing at the ground and that it was in the "pipeline" but not "imminent".

The details: The club has also requested to be permitted to include live music performances, playing of recorded music, dance performances as well as alcohol sales and late night refreshments.

Portman Road underwent a series of improvements last summer to prepare the ground for Premier League football, including new media facilities, more executive boxes and the introduction of safe standing areas at the ground for the first time.

What's next: Posters advertising the change have been put up in the area around the ground with people able to have their say on the change until 24 April.

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