50,000 sq ft office building to cater for Warrington startups

A new office building in Warrington geared towards the town’s thriving SME and startup community has opened.

The Base, a 50,000 sq ft office block designed by Liverpool architects Falconer Chester Hall, has been developed by the Warrington & Co. growth partnership to meet the increasing demand for business space.

Cllr Terry O’Neill, the leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: “The level of company formation in Warrington just keeps on growing as business people realise that the skills and expertise they need are here in abundance.

“We’re targeting The Base at advanced manufacturing and engineering businesses in particular, sectors where Warrington has strong credentials.”

Construction services firm ISG built The Base, which comprises five storeys and offers space ranging from a single desk to a 10,000 sq ft floor plate.

Property company Langtree, meanwhile, has been appointed to manage the building. Langtree’s group property director, Jayne Furnival, believes the location of The Base will be a key aspect of its appeal to the business community.

She commented: “You’ve got bus and rail interchanges immediately to the south, along with the town’s retail core, and a growing business base around the stadium.

“The emerging central business district will be key to the town’s future growth and we’re delighted to be a focal point of that.”

The building’s first tenant is due to move in early next month, with discussions currently underway with other potential occupants.

Warrington & Co.’s managing director, Steve Park, said: “Warrington is always top of the UK start up tables and this will provide a much needed facility that will support the growth of fledgling businesses.”

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