South West Carrickfergus

The South West Carrickfergus area presents a range of commercial, logistics and manufacturing opportunities across two key areas: Shore Commercial Park and Trooperslane Industrial Estate.

A mixed use, multi-tenanted business park with industrial and warehousing units. The location includes greenfield space zoned for employment.

Located 1 mile from Carrickfergus town centre, South West Carrickfergus is well connected to main arterial routes for Belfast, ports and airports. The site is well serviced by both bus and rail links to Carrickfergus and Belfast.

Planning:

Both Trooperslane and Sloefield Park are zoned for industrial and employment use within the Area Plan.

Utilities:

Both industrial sites fall within the NI Gas Supply Network with provision for domestic and commercial gas supply in the area. The sites are also serviced by Northern Ireland Electricity Networks. Northern Ireland Water is responsible for all domestic and commercial water and sewage services in the area.

Support Available:

• Access to Michelin Development Fund, providing loans and grants for international companies setting up in the area with a viable expansion proposition to create sustainable jobs.
• Strong manufacturing track record in the area, including access to existing manufacturing supply chain and skilled labour.
• Mid and East Antrim ranked No.1 in Northern Ireland for processing planning applications. On average 7 weeks processing time, well within the NI target of 15 weeks.
• Wrap-around business support programmes available through Mid and East Antrim Borough Council including business growth mentoring, planning policy advice and support, skills academies and a property investment programme.
• Invest NI business growth support programmes including access to mentoring, financing and export markets.
• Strong links with academic institutions including Queens University, Ulster University and industry focused Regional Colleges.
• MTF industry-led manufacturing network of 60 businesses and stakeholders who collaborate to tackle common challenges and explore opportunities for innovation and growth. Key areas of focus include skills, lean and cleantech.