The project will commence before the end of this year and is due for completion in summer 2018.
Existing office space will be quadrupled to more than 700 sq m and the plans include a showroom, a dedicated customer specification room and improved meeting facilities.
James Hyde, retail sales director for Volvo Bus UK & Ireland, says the upgrade is needed to meet increased demand. He adds: “We are keen to stress that the sales centre will not close down during the redevelopment and that it will be ‘business as usual’ throughout the period.
“Volvo’s long term presence in the UK has been constant while other manufacturers come and go. This investment and redevelopment project highlights our unswerving commitment to the market as we move forward.
“Our customers’ experience is a key driver for us and it is important that we continue to lead the way and offer them the very best, state-of-the-art facilities. This truly reflects our core values and will make a real statement of our intent to the retail and used vehicle market.”