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Development Securities PLC, the leading property development and investment company, announces the completion of the prime headquarters building for Carnival UK, two months ahead of the scheduled programme.

The 210,000 sq. ft. office, developed with Aviva Investors, occupies the West Quay III site in Southampton’s town centre. The building, complete with a 10,000 sq. ft. atria and sculpted public art façade, was handed over to Carnival on 15th December for their internal fit out.

Duncan Trench, Head of Delivery at Development Securities PLC, said: “ It is pleasing that we have successfully delivered a modern and flexible new office space for Carnival UK. The cooperative and open dialogue with our investors, the tenant and Southampton Council throughout the development process resolved the challenges often associated with such complex inner city developments.”

David Dingle, Chief Executive Officer of Carnival UK, the cruise operators, said: "We are excited at the prospect of moving the Carnival UK business into this landmark property and are very pleased with the building which we will be occupying next year. This state-of-the-art working environment will enable us to consolidate staff from five different locations, enhance our efficiency and provide a highly-enjoyable place in which to work."

Councillor Royston Smith, Southampton City Council, said: “This is a momentous achievement for our city. Southampton City Council is extremely proud that the world’s largest cruise shipping company Carnival has chosen to base its UK headquarters here and that Development Securities has delivered such a remarkable building. We congratulate them both for joining in our vision to put Southampton at the forefront of European cities.”

source : Development Securities PLC