Cormac wins key projects and expands business across the South West

Cormac has recently commenced construction of this vital spine road designed to enhance connectivity to the Plymouth and South Devon (PASD) Freeport. This initial development phase represents a £4 million investment from the UK Government's PASD Freeport seed capital programme. Partners gathered last week to celebrate the start of the project, which will link to the Freeport's largest tax site at Langage, facilitating access to nearly eight hectares of employment land. 

The Freeport initiative aims to foster business development by providing essential infrastructure to attract private investments. The PASD Freeport, one of twelve designated Freeports in the UK, involves a collaborative effort among Plymouth City Council, South Hams District Council, Devon County Council, and several private sector partners.

Over the last few years, Cormac have secured and delivered over £10m of external business through South West local authorities, all delivered from our bases in Cornwall and Devon. This has allowed us to further develop client relationships and given us the sustainable platform to invest in a wider depot strategy and employ local workforce to allow continued geographical growth, in addition to expanding our supply chain to a more robust network.

Ian Bounsall, Business Director for Regional Business at Cormac, remarked:

"We are proud to work alongside our partners and play a key role in delivering this important infrastructure project, which will support local economic growth and job creation. The spine road represents a pathway to future opportunities for businesses and communities in the Plymouth and South Devon area."

Additionally, Cormac proudly confirms the first phase of design work at Stoketon junction in Saltash, facilitated by its consultancy team. In tandem with these developments, Cormac's environmental teams have secured a vital partnership with the University of Plymouth, providing grounds maintenance services that promote biodiversity, engage staff and students, and enhance campus facilities.

Cormac’s geographic growth has included winning multiple-year framework contracts with Devon County Council and Cornwall Council and becoming a framework supplier to Environment Agency and North Somerset Council. Further to this, we have won and successfully delivered a series of one-off projects for other South West authorities, including Torbay Council, Teignbridge District Council, East Devon District Council, Swindon Borough Council (over £2m of surfacing and civils works), Plymouth City Council and Somerset County Council.

Dominic Bostock, Cormac's Managing Director, said:

"The key to our success lies in our commitment to collaboration and delivering value for our communities. By working closely with our peninsula partners and communities, we are achieving sustainable solutions that yield long-term benefits for everyone involved. We are not just building and maintaining infrastructure but actively shaping the future of the regions we serve.

“As we continue to expand our reach and capabilities, we remain focused on ensuring that our growth is sustainable and intimately tied to the values of our communities. Together with our stakeholders and partners, Cormac will strive to create projects that are environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially responsible.”

Image: (Left to right); Sam Lees (Cormac), John Allatt (Cormac), Elliott Flynn (Devon County Council), Richard May (PASD Freeport), Chris Yeo (Cormac), Jan Ward CBE (PASD Freeport), Ian Bounsall (Cormac),  Rufus Gilbert (former Councillor, Devon County Council), Councillor John Hart (Devon County Council), Eric Adams (Carlton Power), Chris Brook (South Hams District Council) Dominic Bostock (Cormac).

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