prepositions Questions

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
A new clothing company is hoping to create as (1)_________ as 500 jobs in its factory and nationwide chain of stores. The company, New Trend was set up by Peter Dalton, a 36-year-old businessman (2)_________ Liverpool. The company, which is due to start production early next year, will provide employment for 300 people in its factory on the edge of Liverpool. In 12 months' time, (3)_________ will be a further 200 jobs, as the company begins opening shops in towns in all parts of Britain. Peter Dalton is also (4)_________ to open a shop in new York. "This project has (5)_________ me over four years to finalise," says Peter Dalton.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.