SGN plans £35m regional hub at Crawley business park
Gas distribution company SGN has announced plans to invest more than £35 million in a new regional hub in Crawley.
The company is proposing to bring two vacant office buildings, and surrounding unused brownfield land, at Tilgate Business Park back into use.
The development would provide a long-term base for hundreds of SGN colleagues, as well as supporting skilled jobs and apprenticeships in the town.
SGN, which supplies nearly six million homes across the south of England and Scotland, employs more than 4,800 people.
The company said the investment would also strengthen its support for the Armed Forces community, with dedicated initiatives aimed at helping veterans, reservists and service leavers build civilian careers.
SGN's apprenticeship programme provides industry-leading training and career pathways, according to the company.
Darren Elsom, chief operating officer at SGN, said: “This investment in Crawley reflects our long-term commitment to the region and our ambition to create a modern, sustainable hub that supports our essential operations.
"We look forward to working closely with Crawley Borough Council, local residents and other stakeholders as we take these proposals forward.”
Crawley Borough Council leader Michael Jones said he was ‘really pleased’ that SGN has chosen Crawley as the base for its new regional hub.
He added: “Subject to planning permission, this new hub would bring high-quality jobs to the town and support our ongoing work with public and private sector partners to ensure our communities and local economy continue to thrive.”
SGN is expected to submit a planning application in the autumn.