Work begins on £19m industrial hub at Derbyshire development
Work is underway on ARK, a new 107,000 sq ft industrial and logistics development at Markham Vale, Derbyshire.
The £19m GDV scheme is being delivered by Origin, a UK-focused mid-box industrial and logistics platform formed by HBD (part of Henry Boot) and Feldberg Capital.
Henry Boot Construction has been appointed to deliver the four units at ARK, with completion expected in Q4 2025.
Markham Vale, a 200-acre flagship site developed by HBD in partnership with Derbyshire County Council, boasts direct access to the M1 via J29a and has attracted occupiers like Smurfit Westrock, Bilstein Group and Great Bear.
Since work began in 2006, the site has generated over 2,600 jobs.
Vivienne Clements, executive director at HBD said: “Markham Vale is one of the region’s leading I&L locations so it’s positive to be able to deliver further Grade A space, which remains in short supply. Like all of our Origin developments, all four units will have market-leading ESG credentials, prioritising sustainability and securing both BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings. We look forward to seeing ARK begin to take shape, attracting additional inward investment and creating new jobs.”
Jamie Acheson, managing director of Feldberg Capital said: “Having only just set up the venture in December 2024, the fact that we are already on-site at ARK demonstrates our ambition to rapidly grow Origin into the UK’s leading mid-box industrial and logistics platform.”
