Three vacant plots totalling close to five acres at Southport Business Park have been let to the safety services group by Sefton Council, supporting its expansion and relocation.
EFT will relocate to the long-vacant land at the Wight Moss Way facility, having been granted a 999-year lease on plots F, G and H.
This lease commitment will enable the company to build a new operational base, along with additional small business units. EFT will bid farewell to its current site in Cobden Road, which can no longer accommodate its planned growth.
EFT specialises in life safety, security and construction services.
The land earmarked for its new headquarters has remained undeveloped for more than a decade due to challenging ground conditions and the absence of government funding.
However, help has come in the shape of Sefton Council’s economic strategy and the Southport Town Deal.
Cllr Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council, said: “This move represents yet another major step forward for Southport’s economic future.
“Not only do we retain a thriving local business but we’ll also bring new life to a site that has been underused for far too long. EFT Group’s investment will create high-quality jobs and opportunities for residents while demonstrating our commitment to supporting homegrown businesses.
“By encouraging businesses to invest locally, provide apprenticeships and create meaningful employment, we doing everything we can to secure the long term economic recovery and improvement of Southport and Sefton.
“Businesses recognise what an incredible platform this part of the Liverpool City Region can be for their own growth and for us it helps keep amazing talent in our borough, supports our care experienced young people into work and ultimately builds a stronger future for everyone in Sefton.”
The business is made up of three divisions, covering systems, construction, and electrical, combining to build, protect and maintain clients’ property, life safety, and security assets.
