Henry Boot and GMPF secures major pre-let to Virgin Media O2 in Manchester

Yorkshire-based Henry Boot has been involved in a property deal which will lead to the creation of a major hub for telecoms company Virgin Media O2.
Greg Wright
By Greg Wright

Deputy Business Editor

Published 16th Oct 2024, 08:45 GMT

Henry Boot revealed that HBD, the group's property investment and development arm, has pre-let 45,700 sq ft of office space to Virgin Media O2 at its JV (joint venture) scheme with Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), Island, a development in Manchester's central business district.

Virgin Media O2 will move several regional sites into a single city centre location, creating a northern hub that will host, among other teams, the company's customer service agents who provide specialist support on a range of customer issues.

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Tim Roberts, CEO at Henry Boot, commented: "Our joint venture with GMPF has enabled the delivery of a truly outstanding office space in Manchester. This landmark pre-let is testament to HBD's expertise in delivering sustainable commercial office spaces that exceed occupiers' expectations and support them in attracting and retaining the best talent."

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "It's very positive to see Virgin Media O2 bring their new North West HQ to Manchester in a state-of-the-art facility with net-zero carbon workspaces that enhance our carbon neutral plans."(Library photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "It's very positive to see Virgin Media O2 bring their new North West HQ to Manchester in a state-of-the-art facility with net-zero carbon workspaces that enhance our carbon neutral plans."(Library photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "It's very positive to see Virgin Media O2 bring their new North West HQ to Manchester in a state-of-the-art facility with net-zero carbon workspaces that enhance our carbon neutral plans."(Library photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Patricia Cobian, Virgin Media O2's Chief Financial Officer, said: "This significant investment demonstrates our commitment to retaining a sizeable presence in Manchester, with a flagship new office that places us in the heart of the city's thriving technology hub.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said: "It's very positive to see Virgin Media O2 bring their new North West HQ to Manchester in a state-of-the-art facility with net-zero carbon workspaces that enhance our carbon neutral plans. This multi-million-pound investment will bring a significant boost to the city-region and highlights Greater Manchester as a place where companies want to invest."

Related topics:Henry BootGreater ManchesterVirgin MediaAndy Burnham

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