DEVELOPERS are being sought to transform a former riverside pump works on the edge of the Barons Quay development.

The 0.49 acre site together with two vacant buildings is fronted directly onto the River Weaver.

The site is owned by Inovyn Enterprises Limited – part of the Ineos Group – so is not part of the Cheshire West and Chester Council-owned Barons Quay development.

Fifield Glyn have been instructed by Inovyn Enterprises to market this property, which has become surplus to requirements, to potential investors.

John Fifield, chairman for Fifield Glyn, described the site as a ‘unique riverside leisure opportunity’.

“We think it makes a good leisure opportunity,” he said. “There will be some shops on there and direct access onto the river.

“There are a couple of buildings there already, they could be converted and developed.”

Mr Fifield said the site is ideal for a riverside pub or restaurant, or even a leisure facility.

He said moorings could also be installed in the site to make it more attractive to the boating community.

“I think there is a great opportunity there for somebody to put moorings in there,” he said.

“It could even be made into a floating pub, who knows. We’re just looking for ideas really.”

Mr Fifield admitted the site would be an easier sell to potential developers if the £80 million retail scheme had more tenants currently signed up.

He said he was confident the site could be made into a successful venture and give Barons Quay a much-needed boost.

Mr Fifield said: “This is an opportunity for somebody to come in and help Barons Quay.

“CWAC are in their own world, they’re not really interested in what anybody else wants to contribute, but they desperately need some ideas.”

Mr Fifield said he is willing work with the council to help develop the site.

The site is now listed on Rightmove and Fifield Glyn have begun circulating the site to developers and agents.

Currently Fifield Glyn is only considering offers starting from £500,000, subject to contract.