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Blyth Workspace opens for business

Arch has celebrated the launch of its new Workspace development with an official ceremony at the site in Blyth.

The development, which was due to open earlier this year, is located at Commissioners Quay, on Blyth Quayside is now available for occupation and 5 new businesses have already moved in ahead of the launch.

The new Workspace constructed by Bowmer and Kirkland Limited and managed by Arch has been designed by award-winning architectural practice xsite architecture.

The landmark new development is the first step to regenerate and enhance Blyth Estuary’s reputation as a centre of excellence in energy and research.

The vision for Commissioner’s Quay is an integrated, mixed-use place that is a destination for living, working and visiting. Blyth Workspace was recently completed and a 40 bedroom Inn and restaurant will start construction shortly.

Blyth Workspace consists of first-class, contemporary managed offices in a striking quayside location.

It is a highly energy efficient building, with state-of-the-art facilities, professional reception, dedicated high speed broadband, free parking, rapid electric car charging points, 24/7 security services including CCTV.

Cllr Dave Ledger, Deputy Leader of Northumberland County Council and Chair of Arch said: “This is a flagship project for Arch, our partners and Blyth, designed to build on key business strengths and to establish facilities which will attract and grow new jobs and high growth enterprises.

“The new workspace is central to the wider regeneration of the Quay. We are offering high-quality serviced office accommodation aimed to attract businesses in the energy sector which will add an exciting new dimension to the site and wider development and regeneration of the Blyth Estuary.”

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