Park Beverna taps into Roeselare's business activity

Beveren, a district of Roeselare, will soon be home to a new multi-tenant business building. At Park Beverna – as the building will be called – various local companies will move into a sustainable building in green surroundings. The units will be fitted with solar panels and heat pumps. Ideally located close to the E403 and the R32, the project sits right in the heart of the area's business activity. “The ideal space for companies in sectors such as storage, logistics and production”, says property developer Hexagon. Interest in the SME park is high: all units sold out in no time.

Work has just started on a new multi-tenant business building on the Beversesteenweg in Beveren. For years, the site – no less than 3,350 square metres – stood unused with an empty farmstead on it, but that is now changing. Property developer Hexagon bought the land in June 2021 and is currently building a new multi-tenant business building there, “Park Beverna”. A building like this brings companies from different sectors together in one place. The project consists of seven SME units, ranging in size from 206 to 302 square metres.

“There was an empty farmstead on the project site. To breathe new life into the site, we are developing a new multi-tenant business building. In line with our philosophy, we are always looking for strategically located project land where we can add value for the surrounding business community. Park Beverna will be a busy site buzzing with entrepreneurship.” Jelle Vandendriessche, Director of Hexagon.

Redevelopment in a prime location

Companies can adapt the flexible units to their own needs. As all buildings have a clear height of 6 metres, they can also be used for a range of purposes, from storage to workshops and offices. And as is always the case with this developer, this is the redevelopment of an existing site. In practice, that means existing buildings are redeveloped and given a new purpose.

The future business park is also close to the main E403 and R32 access roads. That matters for companies that need to receive and deliver materials and get to other parts of Flanders quickly.

Sustainability and biodiversity

Besides its strategic location, the project also focuses on sustainability. Sustainable building materials are used and the units are fitted with solar panels and heat pumps. Rainwater buffering also allows for infiltration and reuse. In addition, special attention is paid to biodiversity by integrating several green zones on the site.

Completion of the building is scheduled for the end of 2022. Events agency Twice will move into three units. The other companies moving in are also local businesses. Every company immediately becomes a member of Hexaclub, a community set up by Hexagon. This makes it easier for entrepreneurs to network and stay in constant touch with each other.

“Thanks to the community we have built across all our multi-tenant business buildings, cross-pollination is encouraged, companies get to know each other and, ultimately, they can also use each other's services.” Jennis Desmet, Marketing & Community Manager Hexagon.

The Roeselare-based developer also says it is always on the lookout for project land. Its goal is to give entrepreneurs, both in West Flanders and across Flanders, the chance to set up in strategic locations and build potential partnerships.

This project is being delivered by property developer Hexagon, Beeuwsaert Construct, Buro Stiel, GC Architecten, IN-Tec and Kollos.

www.parkbeverna.be