New offices could create hundreds of new jobs for county
NEW offices and the promise of new jobs are coming to Carmarthenshire, the Welsh Government has confirmed.
In partnership with Carmarthenshire Council, the Welsh Government is supporting the construction of what it describes as a “new high-quality office space” in Cross Hands.
The council has provided a Property Development Grant of almost £500,000 to Sterling Developments to support the delivery of what will be commercial offices at what is known as the Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site.
The site has been delivered in a joint venture between the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire Council, comprising a large programme of infrastructure works, with 17 commercial development plots being created for sale, a number of which have already been completed.
The site has been created in two phases, with the second phase being supported by £2.4m from the European Regional Development Fund.
“Businesses of all sizes across Wales need modern sites and premises that will enable them to expand and grow,” said Wales’s Economy Minister Vaughan Gething.
“This is a key part of our Economic
Action Plan, which sets out our vision for inclusive growth built on strong foundations, supercharged industries of the future and productive regions.
“Today’s announcement will help us do just that, providing a boost to the regional economy in South West Wales as we all continue to recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
“This project is a prime example of a constructive partnership that’s delivering for the benefit of local people. I wish Sterling Developments well with their new Cross Hands scheme.”
Gareth John, cabinet member for regeneration, leisure, culture and tourism at Carmarthenshire Council, said: “We are committed to providing businesses with the best facilities, at the best locations, to thrive.
“That is why we have been working with the Welsh Government, through the Cross Hands Joint Venture, to secure £2.4m of EU funding to match our own £2.5m contribution and develop the second phase of Cross Hands East, a 19-hectare employment site that provides serviced plots within a thriving business environment.
“This development has already seen new businesses establish themselves here and begin to flourish, with the potential for the site to create hundreds of quality jobs.
“This second phase of developing Cross Hands East will deliver more sustainable economic growth that will have a positive impact on people, businesses and communities in the area and wider region.
“The Property Development Grant awarded to Sterling Developments by Carmarthenshire Council stimulates private sector investment at the employment site and will deliver high-quality commercial space to the market.”
Simon Thomas, director of Sterling Developments, added: “We have designed a building that is architecturally appealing and will deliver high-quality office space in Cross Hands.
“The new building will provide businesses with modern facilities that they require to grow and prosper.
“The support from Carmarthenshire Council and the Welsh Government has been key to the progression of this scheme.
“Sterling Developments are delighted to be playing a role in the development of this excellent employment site in Cross Hands.”