Plans go in for warehouse transformation
A PLANNING application for the conversion of a former warehouse at Huyton Business Park on Merseyside into a high-spec industrial unit has been submitted.
The proposal by db symmetry to transform the 175,000sq ft factory into a modern 120,000sq ft unit has been submitted to Knowsley Borough Council.
A comprehensive refurbishment programme has been put forward which will include the demolition of a about 25,000sq ft office building to significantly improve the loading and yard areas on the 9.4-acre site.
In addition, a large proportion of mezzanine offices will be removed from within the warehouse itself, greatly improving the overall efficiency of the unit as well as provision of level access and dock level loading.
Db symmetry says the work will result in a high quality, extensive facility which will be a welcome addition to the North West industrial market which is experiencing extremely low supply levels.
Darren Hill at CBRE and Andrew Lynn from JLL have been appointed to market the unit, branded as Aquila 120, and work will commence on-site in April, with completion scheduled for September 2016. The refurbished unit will be available to lease or purchase.
Huyton Business Park is located at the well-connected Tarbock Island interchange at J6 of the M62 and J1 of the M57. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is just 7 miles to the South. Local occupiers include Parcel Force, Olympic Oils and Halewood International Holdings PLC.
Simon Dixon, associate development Director at db symmetry, said: “With the severe shortage of top specification second hand units of 100,000 sq ft plus, we are expecting a strong level of demand for what will be a unique proposition.
“With its strategic location adjacent to the major motorway networks, Aquila 120 is likely to appeal to owner occupiers, warehousing and distribution occupiers and, with the added USP of 4MW of power, we anticipate interest from manufacturers.”
