Wolverhampton office scheme completed after £2.8m investment

THE major refurbishment of a landmark Grade II-listed building in Wolverhampton has been completed.

The former HMRC VAT office at Deansgate on Tettenhall Road has been converted into 28 luxury serviced offices, ranging in size from 1,540 sq ft to 226 sq ft, following a £2.8m investment by local developer Surj Dhami.
 
Two companies – one from outside Wolverhampton – have already signed up as tenants and another firm from outside the city has expressed an interest in the largest office.
 
The complex, which could lead to another 200 jobs for the city, has been officially opened by the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Cllr Barry Findlay.
 
Dhami said taking on a similar project three years ago had given him the confidence to progress the Deansgate refurbishment.
 
“The success of that project encouraged us to take on this bigger scheme and we have brought this stunning building into the 21st century, while retaining all of its original features,” he said.
 
“The support from the council’s planning department helped make it a reality and we are delighted with the results.”
 
The property, which dates back to the 18th century, now features modern LED lighting, raised floors, passenger lifts, conference room and boardroom, an exclusive ‘tenants and guests only’ business lounge, and parking for up to 82 cars.
 
Cllr John Reynolds, Wolverhampton’s cabinet member for City Economy, added: “This is yet another example of the £3.7bn investment on site or planned in Wolverhampton.
 
“The fantastic and sensitive transformation of this historic building provides more top grade office space in the city.
 
“Not only that, it is attracting interest from companies outside of Wolverhampton, bringing more business and jobs to the city’s economy.”

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