Key construction milestone for new business hub in Cornwall

From left: Harry Lewis  - Treveth, Robert Churchill – Treveth, Ron lay Poltair owner, Leader of Cornwall Council – Councillor Leigh Frost, Tim Hall -Poltair and  Josh Old (Poltair site Manager) celebrating the completion of the roof on the new <i>(Image: supplied)</i>
From left: Harry Lewis  - Treveth, Robert Churchill – Treveth, Ron lay Poltair owner, Leader of Cornwall Council – Councillor Leigh Frost, Tim Hall -Poltair and  Josh Old (Poltair site Manager) celebrating the completion of the roof on the new (Image: supplied)
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A new business hub is taking shape to boost economic growth and support new and expanding businesses in Cornwall.

The Normandy Way Business Hub in Bodmin, developed by Treveth, has reached a key construction milestone with the completion of the roof and main steel portal frame.

Robert Churchill, senior commercial property manager at Treveth, said: "The topping out ceremony is an important moment for Normandy Way and a chance to reflect on what has been achieved to date.

"We were pleased to share this milestone with partners who have helped make the project possible.

"Despite difficult weather and earlier remediation and utility diversion delays, progress remains strong, and we are on track for completion in Spring 2026."

Located within the Walker Lines Industrial Estate, the hub comprises seven high-quality, energy-efficient workspace units designed for light industrial, manufacturing, distribution, and warehousing.

The scheme, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to attract and support growing businesses in Cornwall.

Each unit, designed for B2/B8 use class, features a 6m eaves height, solar PV panels, EV charging infrastructure, and enhanced insulation.

The development also incorporates sustainability measures, including a reworked sub-base design that has already saved five tonnes of CO2e and eliminated the need to move 4,000m3 of soil.

Cllr Leigh Frost, leader of Cornwall Council, said: "It’s great to see this project moving towards completion, and I look forward to seeing the first businesses move into these units.

"Building a resilient Cornish economy that creates growth and jobs is one of our key priorities, and providing the infrastructure needed by businesses is a key part of that work.

"This is good news for Bodmin, and good news for Cornwall."

Treveth, a Cornwall Council–founded developer, has a growing portfolio of commercial properties across the county.

The firm is also progressing with an end-user-led scheme for further commercial space in Bodmin and offering plots at Newquay Aerohub for larger bespoke units.

Treveth aims to deliver at least 5,000 sqm of commercial space across Cornwall each year.

All of its existing units in Bodmin, Helston, Pool, and Falmouth are currently fully let.

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