A long-running local garage has this week announced that it is set to move into a brand new 5,000 sq foot premises on the new Oaktree Business Park in Highbridge next summer.
Tarnock Garage, a Ford service centre based in the village of Tarnock near Rooksbridge, says it is moving premises next summer, having completed the purchase of a plot at the Oaktree Business Park.
Tarnock Garage dates back to the 1950’s as a workshop and filling station, but latterly as a Skoda and then Daihatsu franchise. The current owners, the Brace family, took over in 2006 and started the latest chapter, transforming it into a Ford garage in 2008.
Work to build the 5000 sq foot, 6 vehicle bay Ford workshop has been contracted to a local construction company, Construction Solutions Plus, and should begin on site soon.
It will be one of the first in the UK built to Ford’s new dealership “Signature” corporate design.
The new modern facility will be able to look after the needs of local Ford owners, both car and commercial vehicles, as well as the emerging hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
Simon Brace, director of Tarnock Garage, told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “I am extremely excited to secure the site on this new prestigious business park, and can’t wait to start on site.”
“This new purpose built workshop secures our future, gives us long term tenure and allows us to invest in the infrastructure to look after the latest electric and hybrid vehicles.”
Simon Finch, Dealer Representation Manager for Ford, adds: “Ford would like to thank Tarnock Garage for investing in a fantastic new service operation on Oaktree Business Park.”
“The site will be an early adopter of Ford’s new ‘Signature’ design, which is the new global design for a vibrant, innovative and digitally connected retail environment.”
“The new Tarnock Garage service site will provide customers in the area with a modern facility and positive service experience for years to come.”
Tarnock Garage currently employs 11 people, but it says this number will grow following the move to their new facility, securing and expanding employment opportunities in the area.
Pictured: How the modern new garage premises will look at the Oaktree Business Park site in Highbridge, which is also this week aboveÂ
