A major £1.25 million refurbishment of offices at a port is expected to give a boost to a town’s maritime economy. The 1970s offices on the first floor of Newhaven Ferry Terminal building have now been brought back into use following an extensive revamp which includes solar panels and sustainable building materials.
Newhaven Port and Properties (NPP) Ltd port manager captain Dave Collins-Williams said the new offices would help the port to attract “forward thinking” tenants to invest in the area and to build on the port’s plans for the future. Read more: Bus company accused of spying on passengers with hidden microphones Corinne Day, programme director at Newhaven Enterprise Zone, said: “The marine sector is a key part of Newhaven’s economy. As our town continues to grow and develop, we’re getting increasing demand from businesses for commercial space so it’s fantastic news that the port has delivered these new offices for businesses to move into.
“Newhaven Enterprise Zone is very proud to work in partnership with the port as a key driver of our town’s prosperity and appeal.” Three of the offices at the site in Railway Approach are available now and one has already been let to a logistics company. The newly refurbished offices are available at £240 per sqm on a minimum three-year lease term with break options.
This includes all bills, except business rates, as well as secure access, a communal kitchen and rest rooms. There is also a conference room to .
