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  Chamber of Commerce gives Ascot Business Park the thumbs up
04/09/08

“The imminent completion of Ascot’s first business park is great news for Ascot. We have been waiting for this level of investment for a long time” said Jon Morton - Bell secretary and past President of the Windsor district Chamber of Commerce.

“apart from the opportunities for business work and trade, we consider that the project overall will
environmentally enhance what was a very depressed
and run down area. We particularly applaud the developers for their proposed landscaping and planting plans.”

The industrial element is due for completion in November and has already attracted eight new businesses to the area. Details of the businesses cannot yet be revealed but they range from distribution to small scale production companies. Only three units remain unsold.

“I am delighted to see the Park will cater for small businesses in the workshops and  for larger office users. There is a shortage of this type and quality of space in the area. I expect this will help to encourage further business investment and bring new jobs to the Borough” He commented.

The 45,000 sq ft of offices, due for completion in March, will provide a Grade A specification with many “green features” including energy efficient heating and cooling, a recycling strategy, bike racks and shower facilities to encourage people to cycle to work. The Park is very sustainable being right next to the station and shops which will cut down on car use.

Agents Wadham Isherwood and Savills report that the level of enquires for the offices is at an excellent level from businesses wanting to upgrade the quality of their work place.