Cormac wins key projects and expands business across the South West

Cormac has announced the commencement of a significant programme of works aimed at supporting business growth throughout the South West. This initiative includes vital design, environmental maintenance, and construction delivery works, highlighted by the recent Freeport Langage Phase 1a Access Road project award.

Cormac has recently commenced construction of this vital spine road designed to enhance connectivity to the Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport. This initial development phase represents a £4 million investment from the UK Government’s PASD Freeport seed capital programme. Partners gathered last week to celebrate the start of the project, which will link to the Freeport’s largest tax site at Langage, facilitating access to nearly eight hectares of employment land.

The Freeport initiative aims to foster business development by providing essential infrastructure to attract private investments. The PASD Freeport, one of twelve designated Freeports in the UK, involves a collaborative effort among Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, Devon County Council, and several private sector partners.

Ian Bounsall, Business Director for Regional Business at Cormac, remarked:

“We are proud to work alongside our partners and play a key role in delivering this important infrastructure project, which will support local economic growth and job creation. The spine road represents a pathway to future opportunities for businesses and communities in the Plymouth and South Devon area.”

Additionally, Cormac has also confirmed the first phase of design work at Stoketon junction in Saltash, facilitated by its consultancy team. In tandem with these developments, Cormac’s environmental teams have secured a vital partnership with the University of Plymouth, providing grounds maintenance services that promote biodiversity, engage staff and students, and enhance campus facilities.

Cormac’s geographic growth has included winning multiple-year framework contracts withDevon County Council and Cornwall Council and becoming a framework supplier to Environment Agency and North Somerset Council. Further to this, we have won and successfully delivered a series of one-off projects for other South West authorities, including Torbay Council, Teignbridge District Council, East Devon District Council, Swindon Borough Council (over £2m of surfacing and civils works), Plymouth City Council and Somerset County Council.