Eco-Friendly Newhaven Enterprise Centre Opens On Denton Island
21 May 2008 |
| Left to right Cllr Carla Butler, Chair Lewes District Council, Jim Brathwaite, Chairman SEEDA, Cllr Graham Amy, Mayor of Newhaven, Brian Andrews, Executive Director Basepoint Centres Ltd. |
Newhaven's £4.75 million SEEDA funded business centre achieves the highest eco-standard for construction.
Newhaven's Enterprise Centre was officially opened on 21st May by SEEDA Chairman, Jim Brathwaite. The £4.75 million 2,000 sq m of new space has been funded by SEEDA, the South East England Development Agency, to encourage new and small enterprises.
The Centre has been developed by Lewes District Council in conjunction with specialist managed business centre operators Basepoint plc. It provides small workshop units, studios and offices which are offered on flexible terms - ideal for new and small businesses. Basepoint plc brings its expertise in operating 20 other similar centres across the South and Midlands to benefit new licensees at Newhaven. In addition, on site business advice and support is available from Sussex Enterprise.
The Centre is only one of a small number of commercial buildings in the South East to have been awarded the much sought after 'Excellent' BREEAM* rating for sustainability.
"Our aim is to promote a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation and contribute to the regeneration of Newhaven. We are particularly pleased that this project we have found new ways to achieve a low-carbon development and extremely pleased that this development has achieved the top industry rating, 'BREEAM excellent' standard."
SEEDA's Chairman Jim Brathwaite
Over the next 10 years an estimated 250 jobs and 100 new businesses are projected to be created at the Enterprise Centre. The building was designed to meet high sustainability criteria. It is located on a brownfield site which features sustainable grey water recycling and photovoltaic panels that convert the sun's rays into electricity.
The Centre provides small workshop units, studios and offices which are offered on flexible terms - ideal for new and small businesses. On site business advice and support is available from Sussex Enterprise.
"We are thrilled that the Newhaven Enterprise Centre is now open and look forward to seeing the businesses it contains develop and grow to help boost confidence in the local economy."
Ann De Vecchi, Leader of Lewes District Council For information on the Newhaven Enterprise Centre please contact Basepoint on
Tel: 01273 675250 or visit www.basepoint.co.uk
For Further information on the Sussex Enterprise Gateway contact Jon Yon on
Tel: 01273 612927 or visit www.newhavengateway.com
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