Bristol Enterprise Zone Fact File:
Official name: Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone
Size: 70 hectares (173 acres)
Jobs likely to be created: 17,000
Business space: 240,000 sq m (2.6m sq ft)
Timescale: 25 years
Intention: Creation of a creative and digital industries hub, positioning Bristol as a leading international centre
Features: Superfast broadband, possible business rate discount, relaxed planning framework
Transport links: Rail (Bristol Temple Meads to London, South Wales, the Midlands and North), buses into city centre and Clifton, water taxis to city centre
Existing buildings: Bristol Temple Meads station, Paintworks, Temple Quay business park
Phase One: 2012-2016. 3,500 jobs in 40 new businesses. Infrastructure work. Attraction of world-leading brands
Phase Two: 2016-2036. Conversion of unused land and buildings to create prime business location. Creation of 17,000 jobs in 400 new businesses
