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An artist's impression depicting a public waterside green space beneath a railway viaduct, with walking routes, seating areas, wildflower planting and a restored canal-side setting.

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Wolverhampton's Six Mile Green redevelopment plans aim to create hundreds of jobs

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Planning permission has been secured for the Six Mile Green sites in Wolverhampton as part of the city's Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) programme. The project aims to create up to 600 jobs and apprenticeships in sustainable construction, cyber security, and engineering, alongside additional jobs during the construction of new buildings.

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  • Planning permission has been secured for four sites known as Six Mile Green near the University of Wolverhampton Science Park.
  • The project is part of the city's Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) programme.
  • Up to 600 jobs and apprenticeships are expected to be created in sustainable construction, cyber security, and engineering.
  • Construction of over 12,000 sq m of new buildings is anticipated to create an additional 100 jobs.
  • £27m in funding has already been secured for the GIC scheme to support site preparation and pre-construction work.
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