Liverpool city region science and innovation campus Sci-Tech Daresbury secures a further two lettings with ventures focused on the environment. Tony McDonough reports
Sci-Tech Daresbury has secured two new lettings weeks after announcing the arrival of two tech firms.
In late April the Liverpool city region science and innovation campus announced a company specialising in drone simulations and a training firm had signed up for space at the 24,000 sq ft Innovation Centre.
Now it has announced further lettings with the arrival of Environmental Protection Group (EPG), an environmental engineering and design consultancy, and Bowland Ecology, a specialist ecological consultancy.
Founded in 1998, EPG is an established environmental engineering and design consultancy specialising in sustainable drainage systems, geoenvironmental services, structural waterproofing, and environmental monitoring.
It has been involved in high-profile projects including the Stockport Interchange Podium Park, London 2012 Olympic Park drainage infrastructure, and smart green roof systems in Manchester that autonomously regulate water discharge using weather data.
Director Phil Williams said: “Our move to Sci-Tech Daresbury represents a significant step forward in our growth. We’re particularly excited about the potential for expansion, and opportunities to collaborate with like-minded businesses.”
Bowland Ecology, founded in 2005, specialises in ecological consultancy services including biodiversity net gain, ecological impact assessments, and habitat restoration.
Clients include Scottish Power, United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, BAE Systems, and various Government agencies, local authorities and developers. Recently acquired by Origin Enterprises in 2024, Bowland is now connected to six other businesses.
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At Sci-Tech Daresbury, Bowland Ecology has established a laboratory focused on aquatic ecology, entomology and advanced sampling methods. The company has been shortlisted for the CIEEM Medium-Sized Consultancy of the Year award.
Managing director Jeremy James added: “Sci-Tech Daresbury offers the ideal environment for establishing our centre of excellence for aquatic ecology services.
“The flexible lab space with room to expand, combined with access to advanced facilities and a community of innovative businesses, aligns perfectly with what we are looking for.”