The Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council have
invested in the delivery of a £12m sustainable commercial
development as part of a commitment to green economic growth.
Parc Gelli Werdd features 26 state-of-the-art workshops and
offices at the Cross Hands East Strategic Employment Site.
Thirteen units are already occupied, with a further three under
offer, demonstrating strong market demand for sustainable
business premises.
The low carbon development, which is part of the Welsh
Government's Property Delivery Plan, comprises high performance
insulation and roof mounted solar panels that will deliver
reduced building running costs and benefit the environment.
Designed to achieve 'Net Zero carbon in-operation target', the
development includes an innovative building management system
that incorporates a bespoke metering and monitoring platform to
enable billing and detailed performance monitoring. This will
allow tenants to manage electricity consumption to achieve cost
efficiencies.
Speaking at the site following a regional business event in
Carmarthen, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning,
, said:
“We are determined to stimulate green economic growth, creating
sustainable employment opportunities and supporting Wales'
transition to a low-carbon economy.
“I've spoken to so many businesses both here in Carmarthenshire
and elsewhere who have been clear that creating localised, well
connected, high-quality business spaces with sustainability at
their core, is a priority for expansion and job creation.
“The Parc Gelli Werdd development has been built to exceptional
environmental standards and will reduce operational costs for
occupying businesses whilst minimising environmental impact, in
accordance with the Net Zero Strategic Plan.”
Among the first companies to occupy units at the site is Conquer
Teamwear. Company owner said:
“Moving into units 3 & 4 at Parc Gelli Werdd has been a
great boost for our business and will help with the
continued growth of Conquer Teamwear. The units are of a
really high specification and the location is perfect for
our staff and customers, being just a few minutes off the dual
carriageway and Cross Hands roundabout.”
The leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, Cllr , added:
“The Parc Gelli Werdd development is an important example of how
the local authority and Welsh Government can collaborate to
deliver high quality business space with sustainability at its
core. The County Council is committed to tackling the climate
emergency, working towards our Net Zero Carbon goal, and business
space like this prove that this ambition is possible.
“It is encouraging to see a number of Carmarthenshire businesses
already utilising this space, allowing them to grow their
business create local jobs and pursue their own sustainability
goals moving forward.”
Notes to editors
The project has been funded by the Welsh Government,
Carmarthenshire County Council, the Active Building Centre and
the European Regional Development Fund, through the Welsh
Government.
