A SECOND science park building is set to be built on Anglesey.
The first building - in Gaerwen - opened five years ago and is now approaching capacity.
The additional space will enable Bangor University’s Science Park, M-SParc, to continue ensuring that well-paid careers are created in the region.
These careers include roles in technical support, research, marketing, accounting, admin support and other areas.
Companies at M-SParc pay salaries of over £5,000 per year more than the Wales average.
The new building already has outline planning secured and will be designed to tie-in to the existing landscape design of the science park site.
Pryderi ap Rhisiart, managing director of M-SParc, said: “We’re excited to finally make this announcement, and particularly as we hear about the Freeport status for Anglesey, and the growing urgency around decarbonising the country, it can’t come at a better time.”
M-SParc 2.0 will focus on the low carbon sector and will build upon the University’s research strengths.
A Low Carbon ‘Egni’ team is already established who have been researching and hosting events in the sector, conducting Low Carbon reviews for companies across the region, and working towards M-SParc becoming the first science park in the UK to reach NetZero by 2030.
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M-SParc was established by the University. More than 200 new careers have been created since 2018, and with initiatives like 'Dewch yn Ôl' to help those who’ve left to move back to North Wales, and the Skills Academy to support people into industry.
Professor Edmund Burke, Bangor University’s Vice Chancellor, said: "As a University, we are delighted to see our Science Park developing plans to grow and show real ambition for the economy of North Wales.”
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Pryderi added: “The new building will also facilitate our work to bridge the skills gap in the region and provide high value employment. It’s essential that young people are aware of the opportunities for careers regionally, and know that they do not have to leave to find work.
"We have also taken M-SParc #OnTour across the region, to ensure everyone can access opportunities in the science and tech sectors, no matter how rural their location.
"It’s a very exciting time to live in North Wales."
Anyone who would like to learn more about M-SParc and the next phase of development are invited to an open house event on June 13. Staff will be available between 3.30pm and 6pm to answer questions. Tours can also be arranged and booked here.
Alternatively, e-mail questions to egni@m-sparc.com
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