Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth

DEMAND for commercial premises remains strong and DJ Property will soon unveil its newly expanded Oxford Court, the high-end business development on the Granby Industrial Estate in Weymouth. The scheme has transformed a derelict plot into flexible modern units ideal for business and light industrial use.

Specialist builders Mildren Construction worked with environmental remediation experts Cognition to prepare the brownfield site for building work back in May this year. The three new units, ready for leasing in mid September, can be configured in sizes ranging from 1,400 to 4,200 square feet.

The first phase of Oxford Court, completed in 2008, was snapped up fast by both local and national businesses. The courtyard design offers substantial parking for business units that are highly secure, virtually maintenance-free and can be configured in a vast number of ways to suit individual business needs.

DJ Property says that, despite the recession, there’s a growing need for commercial space in South Dorset. Chief Executive Mickey Jones said: ‘Over the next two years, the region will benefit from vital converging factors such as traffic improvements, investments at Osprey Quay, the Olympic spotlight, plus a fast growing tourist and industrial sector. These will have a substantial impact on firms expanding in the area. DJ Property has invested £3.5 million in Oxford Court because we want to provide South Dorset businesses with the facilities to thrive and grow.’

The new development will follow the same successful template as the original Oxford Court design with a modern courtyard-style layout offering flexible, low maintenance, highly-secure business units. All will have fast-internet access and high occupancy parking facilities. They also will come with power-floated floors designed to a high loading capacity allowing tenants to install their own free-standing mezzanine level – effectively doubling their floor space with no additional lease charge.

‘South Dorset has massive opportunities to grow and prosper. Despite the rest of the country putting expansion plans on hold, this new extension will offer more companies the space and facilities to capitalise on the opportunities unfolding in the region over the next 18 months,’ added Mickey Jones.

Over the years DJ Property has helped many businesses establish themselves – the firm’s hands-on experience and straight-talking approach has won the trust of scores of new and relocating companies.

The late David Jones, founder of DJ Property, was the driving force behind the creation of the Granby Industrial Estate in the 1960s. Since then there has been steady growth and the estate now covers more than 30 acres. The Chickerell Link Road, completed in 2006, has improved the estate’s accessibility, making it the commercial centre of South Dorset. Today the Granby is the home of many local, national and international firms ranging from Europcar and DEK to Paragon Skills for Industry.

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Phase 2 Oxford Court ready for leasing Autumn 2010

NOTES TO EDITORS

To interview Mickey Jones, Chief Exectutive at DJ Property please contact James Fenton or Sara Hudston at Watershed PR: 01308 420785.

DJ Property

• DJ Property lets industrial, retail, office, leisure, and storage properties in South Dorset. DJ Property wholly owns and manages all of its properties. More information about the firm can be found at www.djproperty.com
• Oxford Court initially comprised 20 high-eaves flexible business units for B1, B2 and B8 uses. All 20 units are fully occupied and this second phase is currently under construction to meet business demand.
• The facility is located at the top of Cambridge Road on the Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth. Occupiers of the existing units at Oxford Court include PTS Plumbing, Sally Beauty, Paragon Skills and Chips Away.

About Oxford Court

• Oxford Court initially comprised 20 high eaves, flexible business units for B1, B2 and B8 uses. All 20 units are fully occupied and this second phase is currently under construction to meet business demand.
• The facility is located at the top of Cambridge Road on the Granby Industrial Estate, Weymouth. Occupiers of the existing units at Oxford Court include PTS Plumbing, Sally Beauty, Paragon Skills and Chips Away.

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