Current projects

South Wiltshire has excellent potential for economic growth. With the population of South Wiltshire expected to grow by nearly 10% in the next 10 years, two major sites have been allocated for development:

Solstice Park

Solstice Park is a £250 million development on a 160-acre site, which is a fundamental driver in the planned expansion of the South Wiltshire economy.

The site is one of the largest mixed-use business parks in the south of England.

The construction of an all-movements junction and bridge on the A303 at Folly Bottom was completed as part of this new development in May 2004. Solstice Park is strategically located adjacent to the A303 trunk road, which provides the business park with unrivalled transport links.

The Roadside and Leisure Zone is the hub of the business park, providing on-site facilities for employers and employees, including:-

  • Harvester family pub/restaurant
  • Holiday Inn Salisbury-Stonehenge (providing state-of-the-art conference rooms and the Solstice Brasserie, which welcomes non-residents)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)
  • Pizza Hut
  • Somerfield Petrol Station and convenience store (24 hrs)

The 'Beacon Centre' offers units for industrial, office and hi-tech uses from 1,800 sq ft to 3,750 sq ft. Units are available on a freehold or leasehold basis. A 12,000 sq ft R&D/Office facility was constructed for the Tintometer Ltd, who has taken occupation. Two further R&D/Office buildings are proposed.

The striking ‘Crescent Office scheme’ provides office space from 1,800 up to 22,000 sq ft. Two out of four buildings have been completed to date.

The Solstice Shuttle bus provides a free, dedicated and efficient service for workers at Solstice Park during peak travel hours. The shuttle runs in conjunction with Wilts and Dorset and Stagecoach services and departs from Amesbury Bus Station.

Solstice Park can cater for all business types, offering a diverse range of property solutions for local, national and international organisation.

Contact

If you are interested in locating your business at Solstice Park, or for more information on the development, contact:

Cliff Whitley
Development Manager
Solstice Park project office
18 Boscombe Down
Porton Road
Amesbury
Wiltshire SP4 7RX

Tel: 01980 676 480
Fax: 01980 676 485

You can also find more details at www.solsticepark.com.

Salisbury Research Triangle

The Salisbury Research Triangle (SRT) is centred on three research and development establishments:

Defence science and technology laboratories (Dstl): an MOD agency that delivers defence research, specialist technical services and the ability to track global technological developments

Boscombe Down Qinetiq: one of Britain's largest independent science and technology companies

Health Protection Agency (HPA): global leader in vaccine development and medical testing

As part of the development of the Salisbury Research Triangle, five hectares of land has been allocated at Porton Down for the first phase of the new development. This centre is designed for companies that want the co-locational benefits of the specialist facilities and expertise available at Porton Down: biotechnology, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

Old Sarum

In February 2005, the development brief for the land adjacent to Old Sarum Park was published. This included 6 hectares of employment land. The employment development comprises 25,000-30,000 square feet of predominantly B1 (light industrial and office) but with some B2 (general) space, which will create approximately 800 new jobs.

Related information

Contact details:

Telephone:
01722 434677

email:
medtmail@salisbury.gov.uk...

Postal address:
Economic Development,
Salisbury District Council,
3 Rollestone Street,
Salisbury, SP1 1DX