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More signing up for Wolverhampton's Interchange 10 space

Progress on a new multi-million pound office and retail development in Wolverhampton city centre has been hailed a success as the scheme is close to signing a new tenant.

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The city's Interchange 10 building, next to the bus station, is due to open in November and will feature the city's first Grade A office space, as well as six ground floor retail units.

And council bosses have confirmed negotiations are in the final stages with Superdrug over a move into the ground floor of i10.

It would be the company's second store in the city centre, creating new jobs and attracting further investment into the city, while its Mander Centre outlet will also remain open for business.

The council is also in advanced negotiations with other businesses interested in moving into i10, which is based at the Wolverhampton Interchange next to the bus and railway stations.

Councillor Peter Bilson, deputy council leader and cabinet member for city assets, said: "The roof is now complete on i10 and with a second company set to sign up as a tenant it is great to see the vision becoming a reality.

"We have had a great deal of interest in i10 from a number of different companies and we are delighted a brand like Superdrug is looking to expand its presence in the city.

"We look forward to making more announcements in the coming months."

Greene King was the first company to sign up to the scheme, announcing it will open a Hungry Horse pub and restaurant on the ground floor.

The i10 scheme will become the gateway to the city for people arriving off the national rail network, by bus or Metro and wider development will include a major new railway station and relocation of the Metro stop.

Planning permission has been granted for the extension of the station car park and the new bus station is already in use.

In September 2013 the council announced a total investment of £10.6 million in the area around the Interchange, including constructing i10.

This investment has also seen the council acquire the leases for the neighbouring Victoria Square office and retail development and Queen's Buildings.

The first phase of the Interchange scheme comprising the new bus station, access improvements to the railway station, the Victoria Square commercial building which is home to Sainsbury's Local and the refurbishment of the Queens Building was completed in 2012.

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