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Hotel to be built on former Wakefield Westgate station site - BBC News

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A CGI image of a five-storey building with corrugated wood cladding. A brick house is to the left. People, trees and parked cars can also be seen.

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New 110-room hotel planned for former Wakefield Westgate station site

Overview

Construction of a new 110-room hotel on the former Wakefield Westgate railway station site is scheduled to begin in 2027, with an expected opening by winter 2028. Developed by ION Property Developments Limited and backed by £8m in government funding from the Local Regeneration Fund, the project aims to boost tourism, support local businesses, and meet growing demand from visitors and business travellers.

Key points

  • Work on the 110-room hotel will begin in 2027 and is expected to open by winter 2028.
  • The project is being built on the former Wakefield Westgate railway station site.
  • The development receives £8m in government support from the Local Regeneration Fund.
  • The hotel is being constructed by ION Property Developments Limited.
  • Council officials expect the project to boost tourism, create jobs, and benefit the local economy.
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