29 March 2017
By Satish Kanady

 London: The UK has showcased projects worth a combined value of estimated £14bn on the second day of Qatar-UK Trade an Investment Forum, before the potential Qatari investors in Birmingham, yesterday.

Of the projects unveiled, the mega project in terms value is in the mining industry infrastructure. The $2.9bn worth project, coming up in North Yorkshire, is expected to The start the first production in 2021. The company is looking for $1.8bn investment in 2018.

The London –listed Sirius Minerals intends to build the first potash mine in the UK for over 40 years, in Teesside, North Yorkshire. The Project involves the large scale extraction and granulation of polyhalite for use as for use as multi-nutrient fertilizer.

The £2bn worth mi use- infrastructure, commercial and residential is another key project showcased in the event. The proposed West Midland Project is looking for Equity investor, developer and development funder. Solihull MBC is the project promoter.

The Phase1 (2017-2022), includes enabling works, first phases of development and estimated £925m of infrastructure investment with further growth planned in five year tranches.

The development will provide 750,000 m2 of floor space, of which two thirds will be commercial. The remainder will provide 3,500 new homes. Masterplans from Birmingham Airport, NEC and Jaguar Land Rover offer additional opportunities for commercial, residential and mixed use development, according to the developer.

Shefffield City Council is looking for investors for £1bn plus commercial development in Sheffield City. The immediate opportunity for investors is to forward-fund commercial fund development at either the Advanced Manufacturing Park or Sheffield Business Park, in ready land totalling over 100 acres to provide a steady reliable yield.

Stockport Exchange is a brand new, mixed use destination combining high quality office space with retail and leisure facilities, located in Stockport town centre. It is seeking investors who can provide development funding for phase 3 to 7, up to £140m.

Based in and around Derby’s award-winning, historic Cathedral Quarter, the Derby City Council is looking for £165m fund. The type of Investment is equity investment and development fund. Friargate is looking for co-investors for regeneration the Coventry. With rich cultural history and easy access to London is a city of opportunity for business in the Midlands. It is home to international businesses such as Jaguar and Land Rover and boasts two world-renowned universities, Warwick and Coventry University. The Birmignham session of Qatar-UK Trade and Investment forum witnessed the developers unveiling a wide range of investment opportunities-from acquisition of strategic assets to potential partnership and construction opportunities. The Birmingham meet also witnessed a slew of deal signings by Qatari-UK companies and entities.

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