Industrial landlord SEGRO is investing £300,000 in refurbishing its South Liberty Lane business park to attract new firms and more jobs to South Bristol. The former regional base of Kone, the lifts, doors and escalator specialist, has been completely refurbished along with an overhaul of warehouse units and parking facilities.
The quality of accommodation is key to attracting new firms into the area in what remains a difficult market, said Chris Davies, SEGRO’s South West leasing manager. “The fact we can offer high quality refurbished space from 6,500 to 45,000 sq ft is helping us push deals ahead despite lower volumes," he said.
South Liberty Lane-based Court Construction has been given the refurbishment contract. “The fact we’re based at South Liberty Lane means we’re well placed to see just what an effect SEGRO’S rolling refurbishment programme is having on the estate,” said Court Construction’s Andy Jones. “South Liberty Lane has changed out of all recognition since we moved in more than 10 years ago and it’s great to see the landlords pushing ahead with these improvements to attract new firms and investment.”
Jonathan Allen from Colliers International’s Bristol office, which markets the estate jointly with Jones Lang Lasalle for SEGRO, said: “With a large labour pool on the doorstep and an ideal situation two miles from the city centre we believe higher quality and flexible facilities along with outstanding service levels will continue to attract good tenants.”
Chris Miles from Jones Lang Lasalle added: “The philosophy has always been to encourage businesses to flourish and succeed in a high-quality environment which is why we have extended the improvement programme to this flagship unit at South Liberty Lane.”
SEGRO operates four business parks around Bristol under an active management policy that allows businesses to move within the cluster and helps them with any required expansion or contraction in business.
Pictured, left to right, are Jonathan Allen (Colliers International) Dave Carter, (Court Construction) Chris Miles (Jones Lang Lasalle) and Lee McLoughlin, (site foreman, Court Construction)
