Work begins on 51,000 sq ft speculative unit at Mercia Park
IM Properties and Winvic Construction have started work on a new 51,000 sq ft unit at Mercia Park in North West Leicestershire.
The speculatively developed unit is expected to be completed by Q3 2023.
The latest addition to the logistics scheme at Junction 11 of the M42 has been named Mercia 51. It will neighbour a host of big-name occupiers including Jaguar Land Rover and DSV in the midst of 12 hectares of woodland.
Mercia 51 will be built to BREEAM Excellent standard and target an EPC rating of “A.” It will include ten active EV charging spaces with passive infrastructure for another 40, plus storage for up to 12 cycles.
Harry Goodman, development director for IM Properties, said: “Business is becoming more accountable for its commitment towards a sustainable future and the logistics sector is more focussed than ever on transparency around its operations.
“This is driven not only by societal shifts but by businesses, their customers and supply chain who have their own targets and ambitions.
“Mercia Park represents our line in the sand, as the first of our large-scale development schemes to achieve Net Zero in Construction. Mercia 51 raises the bar further to also be Net Zero Ready. This means the building is optimised so the occupier can achieve Net Zero in Operation.”
Goodman added: “Mercia 51 is being created to a level of specification which sits within our Sustainable Future’s framework and aligns with the Green Building Councils (UKGBC)’s recommendations.
“Mercia Park has already contributed to many local grassroots projects through a £350,000 community fund and our contractor, Winvic Construction Ltd, has partnered with us to promote employment and skills, creating an onsite training centre and a Sustainability and Innovation Hub.”
