Speculative warehouse build starts in North Manchester

Crewe-based Total Developments has started construction of a new speculative industrial scheme in Worsley, North Manchester.

Occupying a prominent position on a 2.78-acre site in Wardley Industrial Estate, Pinnacle 52 will provide 52,500sq ft of modern detached high bay warehouse accommodation with 2,500sq ft of integral office accommodation.

The estate is already home to a range of occupiers including Stax Trade Centres, Wincanton, Ready Steady Store and Royal Mail.

Total Developments acquired the site in early 2017 and, working with C4 Consulting, achieved planning this summer.

DB Pioneer has been appointed as main contractor to deliver the scheme, which is on schedule for completion in the spring of 2018.

Ed Chantler, director at Total Developments, said: “Pinnacle 52 is another scheme we are developing on a speculative basis, having brought forward nearly 250,000 sq ft space across sites in Deeside, Middlewich and Crewe.

“Pinnacle 52 gives occupiers an opportunity to acquire or lease a secure, self-contained site in a well-established West Manchester location within the M60.”

Matt Pochin, director at Legat Owen, joint agents for the scheme with Davies Harrison and Savills, added: “Total Developments is building a strong track record in successfully delivering high quality speculative development, identifying well located sites where there is a lack of supply.

“The scheme’s high specification, its 55m yard and its location close to the M60 / M61 interchange which links to the M60 orbital motorway and wider network will hopefully prove an attractive proposition for occupiers looking to expand or relocate.”

Pinnacle 52 is available on a freehold or leasehold basis.