Two key warehouse schemes completed to boost North West logistics sector

Construction firm, Glencar, has completed two units of 87,000 and 116,500 sq ft, respectively, for long standing customer, Wilson Bowden Developments, in partnership with Cabot Properties, an investor, developer, and operator of logistics properties throughout the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Developed speculatively and constructed in just 47 weeks, the units are situated at Kingsway Business Park in Rochdale, in a prime North West location. The Grade A specified assets will bring much needed supply to the market meeting the growing occupier demand in the region.

The development was the first collaboration between Wilson Bowden Developments and Cabot Properties.

The units are fitted to a high specification with generous clear heights, yard depths up to 63m and a power availability up to 1.1MVA.

They have strong sustainability credentials achieving a BREEAM Very Good certification, EPC A and benefit from a host of sustainability features including electric vehicle charging spaces, LED lighting and PV panels.

Glencar Managing Director Midlands and North, Pete Goodman, said: “Kingsway Business Park is a premier destination for logistics in the North West and we are pleased to once again be delivering for long standing customer Wilson Bowden Developments and to be working for Cabot Properties.”

Mike Williams, Director of Investments at Cabot Properties, said: “We’re very proud to add the Kingsway Business Park logistics units to our expanding UK portfolio.

“This delivery on an accelerated timeline reflects our teams’ collaborative partnership and a shared commitment to quality. With highly functional, highly sustainable building features, the Kingsway properties offer an exceptional end-user experience in a critical industrial market.”

Henry Henson, Commercial Development Manager at Wilson Bowden, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Cabot Properties in delivering further high quality, Grade A speculative units at our flagship Kingsway Business Park development.

“The ongoing development roll-out emphasizes the site’s unmatched location on the M62 and the robust occupier market.”

The Kingsway Partnership, is a joint venture involving Wilson Bowden Developments, Rochdale Development Agency, Rochdale Borough Council, and Homes England. The park is already home to big names including Asda, JD Sports, Amazon, Danish Crown, E-on UK and Dachser.