Office development to support uplift of Cornwall

Efforts to uplift the duchy of Cornwall in South West England, after it has been known for some time as one of the most poverty stricken areas of Europe, are well underway, with the upgrading of the A30 expected to bring new investment and with a new office development just off of the A30 near Pool.

Going into more detail, the Chy Tevyans office development has been commissioned by the Cornwall Council and the European Regional Development Fund at a cost of £4.3M, appointing the contractor company Kier to construct 12 suites of office space over a total of three-storeys, covering a total area of 1,500sq m. The office space in question will be modern and state-of-the-art, being built to an ‘Excellent’ standard under the BREEAM criteria.

The Area Manager for Kier Regional Building Western and Wales, Chris Couch stated: “We are delighted to be delivering new office space in Pool. Working in collaboration with Cornwall Council, Chy Tevyans will provide first-class facilities for local businesses.

“Over the duration of this project, we will work with our local supply chain, provide training opportunities through our Employment Skills Plan and engage with the local community. We look forward to delivering this new work space that will bring a range of benefits to the Pool area for years to come.”

Construction of the office development is expected to continue until the end of the year and will engage with the local community wherever possible, offering training and apprenticeship opportunities to local people.

The Cornwall Council’s Portfolio Holder for Culture, Economy, and Planning, Councillor Bob Egerton commented: “This new development in a strategic location close to the A30 will offer much needed high-quality accommodation for businesses looking to expand. It contributes to Cornwall Council’s strategic aim to increase high wages and high skilled local employment.”

The Chief Executive of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Glenn Caplin added: “The tech sector is growing in the Pool area and by providing more high quality, fibre connected office space we are supporting the continued growth of this important cluster. I look forward to seeing the first businesses moving in next year.”

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