Prestige new offices nearing completion

Dec 10 2008 The Journal

WORK is near completion on Derwentside District Council’s most ambitious development project at Tanfield Lea, near Stanley in County Durham. The £6.8m Tanfield Lea Business Centre has been made possible with funding from the district council, One North East, County Durham Economic Partnership (CDEP) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

This iconic development will provide 40,000sqft of modern office and workshop accommodation for businesses in a revolutionary, three-storey building which is targeted at both new and existing businesses and will include a new approach to lettings in order to encourage young entrepreneurs to pursue self-employment. Facilities will include:

:: Three floors of modern office space including a communal atrium with kitchen facilities.

:: 45 office units ranging in size from over 100sqft to over 1,000sqft.

:: Fully equipped conference and meeting rooms for hire.

:: A fully manned reception providing a wide range of office services.

:: Telephony and Broadband connectivity.

:: Car parking facilities.

:: 24-hour access to individual office units.

The business centre is located in close proximity to the A6706 direct link road to Gateshead and Newcastle.

Derwentside District Council’s principal development officer, Ross Bullerwell, said: “This major development will have a significant impact on the economy of Derwentside and ensure that public sector developments continue to lead the way in encouraging economic growth and sustainability in semi-rural locations.”

ROK area leader Neil Jukes said: “This is a flagship scheme for ROK and we believe that this is a key project to continue the growth and redevelopment of the area.”

The opening of the Business Centre is planned for March 2009. For further information, contact Andrea McGuigan on (01207) 218219 or visit www.tanfieldleabusinesscentre.com