SAICA has completed the sale of its former site at Maybury, west Edinburgh to sustainable regeneration specialists, Summix.
Paper and cardboard specialist Saica has relocated to a purpose-built facility in Livingston.
In a deal brokered by Savills for Saica, with Scarlett Land and Development Ltd acting for the purchasers, the 15.5-acre site has been identified in the City Plan 2030 as capable of delivering just over 1,000 new homes for the city.
Ben Brough, head of development for Savills development, said, “Our client was clear from the outset that it would prioritise interest from parties who aligned with their own commitment to supporting sustainable communities in the places they operate. We are therefore delighted that the bid from Summix was successful; they have an outstanding track record in designing and delivering thriving new mixed-used communities.
Stuart Black, development director for Summix, added, “The purchase of this former industrial site provides a very exciting opportunity for us as a business, and we would like to thank Saica for entrusting us with it. As new custodians, it provides an incredible opportunity to redevelop one of the last major pieces of brownfield land in the city into a brand-new, sustainable mixed-use community.”
