Down Business Centre, the Downpatrick-based Local Enterprise Agency, has unveiled a new purpose-built Self-Storage Facility to provide flexible, short-term storage options for local businesses, community organisations and residents.
The new ‘Box Clever’ compound which represents an investment of £300k comprises 25 former shipping container units and is located on the Centre’s Belfast Road site. The containers have been modified to provide dry-proof foam insulation, power supply, and secure locking mechanisms.
Announcing the opening of the new venture, Michael Morrissey, Chairperson, Down Business Centre said that the organisation had identified the need for flexible storage provision in the area some time ago and were pleased to be able to commit to the significant investment required.
“We believed it was essential for us to meet the growing need for space and to provide a low-cost solution to help ease the pressures faced by businesses and the local community. We are confident that the units will suit a wide range of storage needs. We only started taking bookings at the beginning of the month and already 12 of the units have been snapped up.
“As expected, a number have gone to local businesses but others have been secured by sports clubs and community organisations as well as a few to householders keen to make space in their homes.”
The units are located at a special compound within the Business Centre site. The area is floodlit and has full CCTV coverage. Access for users is on a 24/7 basis with month-by-month leasing acceptable alongside longer-term letting. A unit at the Box Clever facility costs £27 per week, which includes VAT, electricity and rates.