Vacant land in the heart of a coastal town is being transformed as a new industrial development progresses.

After two years of design and planning, a new development took a vital step forward as demolition work began in November.

Lowestoft Journal: Two disused industrial buildings were set to be demolished for The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesTwo disused industrial buildings were set to be demolished for The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

A scheme of works on a former industrial site for The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft - has now seen demolition works completed on the site.

Lowestoft Journal: A proposed street view of The Nexus in Lowestoft. Picture: East Suffolk CouncilA proposed street view of The Nexus in Lowestoft. Picture: East Suffolk Council (Image: East Suffolk Council)

And as work gathers pace, this photo captures the progress being made.

Lowestoft Journal: Jonathan Howes' drone photo shows the progress being made on The Nexus in Lowestoft. Picture: Jonathan HowesJonathan Howes' drone photo shows the progress being made on The Nexus in Lowestoft. Picture: Jonathan Howes

The drone photo taken of Newcombe Road in Lowestoft was captured by Jonathan Howes.

It shows that the two disused industrial buildings - which had occupied the site - have now been demolished as part of a scheme that will see 16 purpose-built contemporary business units of varying sizes - ranging between 35sq m and 225sq m - on land adjacent to Newcombe House on Newcombe Road.

Lowestoft Journal: Two disused industrial buildings were set to be demolished for The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesTwo disused industrial buildings were set to be demolished for The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

The site is also set to be landscaped, and internal estate roads will be created.

It comes after a scheme was lodged with East Suffolk Council in November last year.

Lowestoft Journal: Coming soon, The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesComing soon, The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Plans submitted by agents Concertus Design and Property Consultants on behalf of the applicant East Suffolk Council was approved by the council's planning committee North at a meeting in June.

It is hoped that The Nexus - once complete - will become a natural hub for clean energy companies, appealing to both start-up and more established businesses.

Lowestoft Journal: Coming soon, The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick HowesComing soon, The Nexus – a new industrial development on Newcombe Road, Lowestoft. Picture: Mick Howes (Image: Mick Howes)

Of the new development, Toby Hammond - East Suffolk’s cabinet member for Economic Development and Transport - said last month: "As part of Lowestoft’s PowerPark, The Nexus will provide modern, attractive premises for local businesses, and will offer a range of unit sizes to attract businesses to come to Lowestoft."