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80 – the total cost of the project in millions

70 – the size of the site in acres

1,250 – new jobs to be created

40 – high quality businesses to be created

10 – the number of years over which the building will take place

9.5 – the cost of the on-site and off-site infrastructure works in millions, to be funded by Advantage West Midlands and the North Staffordshire Regeneration Zone

38 – acres of land accommodating a mixed-use development of high-quality commercial buildings for knowledge-based companies, academic research facilities, a specialist conference centre and student residential accommodation.

32 – acres of land incorporating open space, landscaping, roads and services

32 - Contractors expressing interest in undertaking the infrastructure works

200,000 - Pounds to be spent on improving public transport links to local towns

3,500,000 - Estimated pounds to be spent on improving local roads and highway safety

3 - New Toucan crossings now being provided

5 - Organisations with ST postcode providing professional advice

1 - new permissive path linking the new development site to Thistleberry and the Westlands

1.5 – kilometres of new roads