Toolstation opens new trade counter unit at IM Properties' Bristol trade park5th October 2012

Building materials supplier Toolstation has opened the doors of its trade counter unit at IM Properties’ new Longwell Green Gallagher Trade Park in Bristol.

Situated on Aldermoor Way, Toolstation’s new 4,000 sq ft unit has created seven jobs and is open for business.

IM Properties began speculatively building the trade counter scheme in March this year and both Toolstation and Halfords Autocentre signed pre-let agreements for 4,000 sq ft units the following month. Barnwood Construction completed the scheme in September.

Adam Keates, Commercial Resources Director at Toolstation said: “We are very pleased with our new unit at IM Properties’ Longwell Green Gallagher Trade Park. Joining the thriving Whiteladies Road and Ashton Gate sites, this latest branch is well positioned to serve the eastern outskirts and adjoining towns. It is conveniently and prominently situated on Aldermoor Way near to other trade outlets.”

Longwell Green Gallagher Trade Park is adjacent to Longwell Green Retail Park and is surrounded by some of the best known names in retail including Homebase, B&Q, Marks & Spencer, Next and Boots. It is located off the A4174 Avon Ring Road, providing access to Junction 1 of the M32 and Junction 19 of the M4 and is just five miles from Bristol City Centre.

Five trade counter units ranging in size from 2,920 sq ft to 14,350 sq ft remain available at the IM Properties’ scheme and discussions are underway with potential occupants. In addition, the developer has planning permission for an 18,000 sq ft self-storage unit.

Lewis Payne, Development Manager at IM Properties, said: “We are pleased Toolstation has recognised the excellent location and profile of our Longwell Green Gallagher Trade Park and that jobs have been created for local people. We expect a total of 70 jobs to be generated once the scheme is fully let.”

Chris Miles of joint agents Jones Lang Lasalle added: “The speculative start to the trade park was a response to the lack of supply of new or good quality space across Bristol. Negotiations are underway with a number of interested occupiers and we expect to announce further lettings on the scheme shortly.”