Solstice Park model inspires firms' hopes for growth
6 October 2005

COMPANIES thinking of moving to new premises had the chance to view a scale model of Solstice Park, the 160-acre business park being built alongside the A303 at Amesbury.

After studying it, they could then pop along to Solstice Park's stand and ask its representatives for more details.

And many of them did.

Speaking to the Journal at Expo, development manager Cliff Whitley and Peter Barefoot, partner of Alder King Property Consultants, lead agent for the business park, said there had been a lot of interest in the smaller units and offices.

"People were surprised at the quality, style and design of the units and told us they were well ahead of units on other business parks," said Mr Whitley.

Mr Barefoot said; "People were also pleasantly surprised that what we have said about all the services is about to come to fruition - the Somerfield petrol station and store is opening next week and the Amesbury Archer pub the following week."

Mr Whitley said that two out of every three inquiries had come from businesses wanting to relocate in order to expand.

"They are often in poorly insulated buildings that are costly to run and not right for their image," he said.

"And they want to move away from industrial sites to a business park where they have on-site facilities and services."

The two men added that while people said that Solstice park was a long way from a centre of population, it was more easily accessed and quicker to reach than many places in Salisbury, because of traffic congestion in the city centre.

"And you will always find a parking space at Solstice Park," said Mr Whitley.

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From the Amesbury Journal

Date of issue: 6 October 2005