Runcorn’s Astmoor Industrial Estate to undergo £1.5m revamp

Asset and property business FI Real Estate Management is delivering a seven-figure revamp at Astmoor Industrial Estate in Runcorn.

The £1.5m project will aim to accommodate a renewed interest in the site following the opening last year of the multi-million pound Mersey Gateway bridge.

Over 35,000 sq ft has been leased at the scheme since the six-lane toll bridge, connecting Runcorn and Widnes, launched in October.

The latest phase of refurbishment will span all 31 units on the estate, which range from 3,000 sq ft to 25,000 sq ft.

FI Real Estate Management confirmed it is looking at opportunities for expansion across the five-acre development site.

Matthew Pickles, estate manager at FI Real Estate Management, commented: “The new Mersey Gateway and its proximity to the motorway system combined with Merseyside’s renowned port network have made business parks like Astmoor Industrial Estate extremely appealing to growing companies.

“It has been a privilege to provide these flourishing enterprises with the space and facilities they need to truly take advantage of this connectivity while also helping our existing tenants expand.”

He continued: “We are planning a second programme of refurbishment this year which will enable us to offer a more varied portfolio of units at the Estate and allow businesses of all sizes to benefit from its unique location.”