Cushman & Wakefield has been selected to help deliver a development project at Edinburgh Airport.
The real estate services company will advise on the strategy and delivery of more than 100 acres of development land at the Airport, which will be made available following the closure of the airport's secondary 'crosswind' runway.
Crosswind Developments, the sister company of Edinburgh Airport, intends to create a new terminal access road to enhance local infrastructure.
John Watson, chief executive of Crosswind Developments, said: "Cushman & Wakefield understands our vision to create a mix of property developments that complement the airport and enhances the local economy. They have a long track record of working with our neighbours and partners who have something to contribute. They have the experience in delivering complex development projects. We look forward to working together to create a sustainable development we will be proud of in years to come with more jobs, bringing a wider benefits to the west of Edinburgh."
Nick Lambert, Partner, Cushman & Wakefield, said: "The development land at Edinburgh Airport is one of the best-connected strategic sites in Scotland, positioned adjacent to the airport and within a dynamic regional economy.
"Our role will be to maximise this opportunity – for both the airport and the west of Edinburgh – and to prepare a delivery strategy that makes it happen. We have a long experience of preparing and executing strategies for development sites with similar characteristics to the airport and for clients who want to deliver the best financial, environmental and reputational outcomes."
Image: Edinburgh Airport Chief Executive Gordon Dewar with Crosswind Developments Chief Executive John Watson.
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