A new build-to-suit Mercedes commercial vehicle dealership has now opened at Bentley Bridge Business Park in Wolverhampton.
Acting on behalf of Clowes Developments, DTZ agreed the deal with Ballyvesey Holdings for the dealership which is located off Wednesfield Road in the city. It forms part of Phase Two of Bentley Bridge Business Park, Wolverhampton’s first speculatively built small unit scheme since the recession and provides 35,000 sq ft of warehouse accommodation.
Phase One of the scheme is currently fully let to chain manufacturer Donghua (UK) Ltd, Principal Hygiene, Euro Car Parts, Toolstation and Wolverhampton City Primary Care Trust. Neighbouring Bentley Bridge Retail Park is home to Cineworld, Argos, Boots, Next and a number of restaurants.
Jonathan Robinson, Associate Director of DTZ’s commented: “Bentley Bridge has established itself as key location for the industrial, retail and leisure sectors in Wolverhampton and Ballyvesey’s Mercedes truck dealership is fantastic addition to the development. We have received strong interest in the site and, following the announcement of the built to suit transaction to Ballyvesey, will be announcing further success with the arrival of other new occupiers over the coming months.”
James Richards, Development Director, Clowes Developments commented: “We are delighted with the performance of Bentley Bridge Business Park over the last few years. The site has bucked the trend, delivering year on year results and, with the completion of this development, we have now fully developed out on site, which given the recession, is testament to the quality of the business park. We identified Midland Truck & Van/Ballyvesey Holdings as a key occupier for the scheme and have worked very closely with them to deliver a state-of-the-art facility. With the completion of further deals due imminently on the speculative development, the park is fast heading towards being fully let.”
Nigel Birkmyre, Director, Ballyvesey Holdings commented: “We are delighted with location of the dealership and our customer base is pleased to have one of the most modern sales and aftermarket depots in the West Midlands. The property has been built to a high standard with environmental concerns taken into consideration in the workshop with low voltage lights and appliances 20% roof lights and 25% windows in the rear wall to allow technicians to work on trucks and vans without the aid of lights during daylight hours.”