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Strong tenant interest in £12m low carbon Carmarthenshire office and industrial scheme

2025-04-02 09:35:44 By

A new sustainable £12m office and industrial development in Carmarthenshire is already half let with strong tenant interest in remaining space.

The Parc Gelli Werdd development at Cross Hands provides 26 office and workshop units, which collectively extend to 32,500 sq ft. The project was finance with £4.5m from the Welsh Government, £1.25m from Carmarthenshire County, as well as backing from the Active Building Centre and the European Regional Development Fund.

Thirteen units are already occupied, with a further three under offer. The scheme is being managed and marketed by the council with quoting rents for offices at £11 per sq ft, hybrid units £8.50 sq ft and light industrial space £7.

The low carbon development, part of the Welsh Government’s property delivery plan, comprises high performance insulation and roof mounted solar panels that will deliver reduced building running costs and benefit the environment.

Designed to achieve net zero carbon in-operation target, it also includes an building management system that incorporates a bespoke metering and monitoring platform to enable billing and detailed performance monitoring. This will allow tenants to manage electricity consumption to achieve cost efficiencies.

Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, Rebecca Evans, said:“We are determined to stimulate green economic growth, creating sustainable employment opportunities and supporting Wales’ transition to a low-carbon economy.

“I’ve spoken to so many businesses both here in Carmarthenshire and elsewhere who have been clear that creating localised, well connected, high-quality business spaces with sustainability at their core, is a priority for expansion and job creation.

“The Parc Gelli Werdd development has been built to exceptional environmental standards and will reduce operational costs for occupying businesses whilst minimising environmental impact, in accordance with the net zero strategic plan.”

Among the first companies to occupy units at the site is Conquer Teamwear. Company owner Chris Jones said:

“Moving into units 3 & 4 at Parc Gelli Werdd has been a great boost for our business and will help with the continued growth of Conquer Teamwear. The units are of a really high specification and the location is perfect for our staff and customers, being just a few minutes off the dual carriageway and Cross Hands roundabout.”

Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, Darren Price, said: "The Parc Gelli Werdd development is an important example of how the local authority and Welsh Government can collaborate to deliver high quality business space with sustainability at its core.

"The council is committed to tackling the climate emergency, working towards our net zero carbon goal, and business space like this prove that this ambition is possible.

“It is encouraging to see a number of Carmarthenshire businesses already utilising this space, allowing them to grow their business create local jobs and pursue their own sustainability goals moving forward.”

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