The development of Plymouth's new marine Enterprise Zone has reached a major project milestone.

Work started on the second phase of Oceansgate this week, which will see the development of a £7.9 million, three storey office building and 15 light industrial units.

This is a key part of Plymouth's plans to grow its flourishing marine sector and will sit adjacent to the current buildings in Oceansgate which were completed in 2018.

Councillor Tudor Evans, Leader of Plymouth City Council was joined by representatives from contractor Kier to mark the beginning of construction on the second phase works.

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Doug Lloyd, Kier Regional Building, Area Manager, Devon said: "We are delighted to start on site and begin work on this great addition to Plymouth's Marine Enterprise Zone. Plymouth is synonymous with marine development and this investment will enable the continued growth in the sector, supporting both expanding marine businesses and attracting new specialists to the area.

"Kier has been established in Plymouth for over 90 years and we recognise the importance of continued investment to drive the local economy and investment in local people through employment and skills. We will work closely with Building Plymouth, the local education establishments and employment organisations to provide this vital career support."

The phase two project at Oceansgate is expected to be complete in Summer 2020.

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