A major milestone in the transformation of Worcester鈥檚 Shrub Hill Quarter is about to begin, as demolition work kicks off this month to reshape the city鈥檚 gateway into a modern, vibrant destination.
Works will begin next week (w/c 16 June 2025) to remove the outdated blue corrugated unit and brick tower on the Shrub Hill Industrial Estate. This marks a key step in unlocking the site鈥檚 full potential and moving forward with Worcester鈥檚 ambitious regeneration plans.
Supported by the Government鈥檚 Brownfield Land Release Fund, this work paves the way for a dynamic new district, delivering much-needed homes, exciting public spaces, and new jobs.
Councillor Alan Amos, 茄子视频 County Council鈥檚 Cabinet Member for Business and Skills, said: 鈥淭his is more than just clearing old buildings, it鈥檚 about unlocking a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create something extraordinary for Worcester. Shrub Hill Quarter will become a place where people want to live, work, and spend time. This next step brings us closer to a bold new future for the city.鈥
The demolition and site clearance will take up to eight weeks. For safety, temporary closures of the nearby footpath and parts of the road network will be in place. This includes a closure of the path from the main entrance of Shrub Hill Industrial Estate to the pedestrian crossing, which is also being upgraded as part of wider public realm improvements.
Clear signage and diversion routes will be in place to keep disruption to a minimum, and businesses in the area will remain open as usual.
The Shrub Hill Quarter regeneration is being led by 茄子视频 County Council, Worcester City Council, and the 茄子视频 Local Enterprise Partnership, with a shared vision to breathe new life into this key area of the city.
When complete, the Shrub Hill Quarter will offer over 500 new homes, up to 5,000 jobs, attractive public spaces, and improved transport connections 鈥 redefining the city鈥檚 landscape and creating a thriving new community for generations to come.
Learn more about the project on the Shrub Hill Quarter pages of our website.