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Middlesbrough ’ s Centre Square is at the heart of a second transformation sweeping through the Tees Valley .
Two hundred years ago , the area was one of the cradles of the industrial revolution which changed the world . Today , we are at the start of a second – green – revolution and Centre Square is right there at the hub of it .
Back in the 1850s , Teesside was described as the “ iron-smelting centre of the world ” after iron ore was discovered in the Cleveland Hills which overlook Middlesbrough . Later on , locally produced steel was used to build bridges over the River Tyne and Sydney Harbour .
In the 20th century , Teesside also became a key centre for petrochemical , chemical and pharmaceutical businesses , notably ICI and its supply chain .
Although the area is still home to world-leading companies in these sectors , they now employ far fewer staff and there was a significant impact on the local economy as it gradually lost the traditional industries which had underpinned it for so long .
But now , after some tough times , Middlesbrough and the region is undergoing a further , exciting change . And nurtured and supported by leading educational institutions such as Teesside University and Middlesbrough College , a burgeoning digital cluster has been created in the town .
At the same time , Teesside is spearheading the UK ’ s green industrial revolution . A number of major projects have been announced , including Net Zero Teesside - a major power generation , carbon capture , utilisation and storage project led by bp - and a world-class manufacturing site for off-shore wind . Much of this activity will take place within the new Teesside Freeport , which is anticipated to create 18,000 jobs over the next five years .
Great progress has also been made in delivering the necessary supporting infrastructure . Already the hub of the regional public transport network , an investment in Middlesbrough train station has led to the launch of