Host of deals sealed at Boat Shed development

Urban Splash officially has launched its newly regenerated Boat Shed development in Salford Quays, with transactions completed on 11,750sq ft space and a further 1,942sq ft of space under offer at the waterfront scheme.

Urban Splash acquired the scheme, which sits alongside the River Irwell, last year. It has since transformed the building’s exterior and is continuing to redevelop each unit to create contemporary workspaces for businesses.

Among the deals is a 595sq ft to anchor leisure tenant Lupo. The Italian coffee house and former Manchester Food and Drink Festival winner is relocating from Chapel Street in the city centre.

Lupo founder Nico Pasquali said: “We’re really excited to be making this move and to give tenants within the Boat Shed a great place to socialise – as well as somewhere to pop in for their daily coffee.

“We’ve had a great experience working with Urban Splash who have accommodated all of our requirements during the fit-out process. We cannot wait to open and to become a part of this brilliant commercial community.”

Other lettings have been agreed with the Training Room, Consumer Reclaim, Care UK and Environmental Services Design – the company had formerly been an Urban Splash tenant at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham.

Collectively these businesses have taken almost 9,285 sq ft at the scheme. Existing tenant Lebara has renewed its lease and a further unit is under offer.

Urban Splash commercial manager Nicky Harries said: “I’m really pleased to welcome these new tenants into our portfolio. In typical Urban Splash manner, they each hail from a range of industries, helping us create a diverse and interesting community at Boat Shed.

“The scheme is in a brilliant location – with Salford Quays having transformed into one of the North West’s most appealing commercial districts in recent years. I’m really looking forward to finalising more of the space we currently have under offer.”