A major expansion project has been announced for a historic Hull city centre building.
- The Hammonds of Hull building, closed in 2019, will see increased occupancy.
- ResQ, a call centre firm, will expand into the third and fourth floors.
- The £4.2 million development is partially funded by the Levelling Up Fund.
- Local developers are involved, with significant private investment secured.
Plans have been unveiled to expand ResQ’s operations within the former Hammonds of Hull building, an iconic site that ceased trading as a department store in 2019. ResQ, which initially occupied the first floor in 2021 and expanded onto the second in 2023, is poised to extend its offices further to include the building’s third and fourth floors.
The redevelopment, valued at £4.2 million, involves collaboration with the Hull-based Yorkshire Maintenance Company and aims to double ResQ’s operational space. Financially, the project benefits from the support of the Levelling Up Fund, contributing approximately £315,000.
Moreover, substantial private funding underpins the project; ResQ has pledged £2.3 million while an additional £1.9 million is sourced from the building’s landlord, Mansur Alabrah, a Saudi national managing Redefine Paragon Square Hull Ltd.
Importantly, while the Lane 7 entertainment proposal for the building’s ground floor has not advanced further, the overall redevelopment represents a significant investment in Hull’s city centre real estate, emphasising the adaptability of historic commercial properties in modern enterprise.
Upon completion, this development is expected to significantly enhance ResQ’s operational capabilities, reflecting broader trends in urban redevelopment and economic revitalisation strategies across the UK.
This expansion underscores ResQ’s commitment to growth and Hull’s revitalisation efforts.
