The last remaining office floor in Phase 1 of the impressive Bonham Quay campus in Galway has been leased to Planet.
Planet is a global technology leader, helping its customers and partners make the most of the connected commerce revolution with integrated software and payment services. The company has recently extended its footprint in the hospitality industry with the acquisition of Avantio, the leading all-in-one vacation rental management software and services company.
Planet joins an impressive existing line of tenants in Phase 1, including Genesys International, Diligent Corporation, and Signify Health, which together leased 125,000sq ft at Bonham Quay and are bringing 1,000 employees to Galway city centre.
Bonham Quay, in addition to its high-profile waterside location and flexible design, is also ideally located for commuters adjacent to Ceannt Station. Bonham Quay offers an attractive working environment and ensures the most sustainable space for its workforce. The campus comprises four office buildings which are designed to achieve LEED Gold, a BER of A3, and NZEB compliance, a focus has been placed on passive design measures to reduce overall energy consumption.
Upon completion Bonham Quay will create a healthy, greener, work environment for its 2,600 workforce through its international sustainability charity Bioregional. The One Planet Living Action Plan takes a holistic approach to sustainability, and not only evaluates traditional measures of sustainability like transport, energy, and waste, but also quality of life issues such as health and happiness.
Paddy McDonald of Edward Capital said: “We are delighted to welcome Planet to Bonham Quay which is a fantastic addition to the campus. Phase 2 of Bonham Quay, which has commenced, will continue to stimulate further urban regeneration in Galway and rebalance development in favour of the city centre.”
Phase 1 Bonham Quay completion is a major boost to Galway city and has been instrumental in attracting inward investment into the city. The city’s strategic plan sets an ambition to be a leading global city renowned as a successful, competitive, compact, and accessible city of scale that supports a high quality of life. Phase 2, a further 85,000sq ft of office space, is currently under construction with an estimated delivery of Q1 2024.
Letting agent Patricia Staunton, Cushman & Wakefield, believes the quality of design at Bonham Quay and its campus strategy, One Planet Living, are striking a chord with office occupiers. "We are already in discussions with a number of tenants seeking opportunities within Phase 2 of Bonham Quay," she said.
