Hundreds of jobs pledged with £122m polo club development
HUNDREDS of new jobs are set to be created in Warwickshire as part of a massive £122m development at the Dallas Burston Polo Club.
IXL Events Ltd, owner of the Southam venue, has proposed a 12-year plan for the 600-acre site, which includes 100 luxury lodges, a hotel and a ‘Player’s Pavilion’.
Work on the pavilion is set to start shortly and the facility will feature a bar area, restaurant and viewing terraces to watch the polo games. This first phase of the scheme is expected to be completed early next year – with plans to open the pavilion in April 2016.
Major Richard Carney, General Manager of IXL Events, said the investment marked an exciting chapter for the business and the region as a whole.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this incredible development to Southam. It has been in the pipeline since December 2013 and we are very excited that work is starting this month – with the Player’s Pavilion set to open in April next year,” he said.
“The idea is to make the Dallas Burston Polo Club a popular destination for all, bringing visitors from far and wide. We believe that with this investment we can make the Dallas Burston Polo Club a top attraction where our visitors can enjoy a range of social activities and entertainment on site, but also enjoy the many sites and attractions that this region has to offer.”
New jobs will range from cleaners, builders and maintenance workers to reception staff, office workers and hotel managers.
“This is not just about expanding and developing the business, it is also about boosting the local economy, helping established businesses in the area and creating hundreds of new jobs in Warwickshire,” added Carney.
“This is a development which will benefit Warwickshire massively. We are confident this investment will increase footfall to the local region, helping many businesses from bars and restaurants to independent retailers and florists to thrive.
“We are also delighted to be creating so many jobs. There will be a full spectrum of vacancies – both skilled and unskilled and we are very keen to ensure we source them locally. Once this development is completed, we aim to be one of the largest employers in the region. And as a business we are committed to providing all our staff with development opportunities through training and support, to ensure that every member of our team is able to contribute towards and share in the success of the business.”
