120 jobs could be created at new speculative scheme

Some 120 jobs have taken a step closer after St Modwen started work on its 103,000 sq ft distribution unit at St Modwen Park Burton (formerly known as Burton Gateway).

The new speculative unit, which is being built by GMI Construction Group, will include a 50m deep yard, 10 dock levellers (including two euro-docks) and grade A office space. It is due to be completed in September and could create up to 120 jobs.

Work begins just a month after St. Modwen announced it had attracted two new tenants to the Park, with Supply Technologies taking a 25,446 sq ft unit and Keylite Roof Windows leasing a 40,730 sq ft unit, both of which were delivered as part of the second phase of development.

Steven Smith, senior construction manager at St Modwen, said: “We are pleased to have instructed GMI Construction Group on this latest phase. GMI is a well-respected construction company and we have great confidence in the team’s ability to deliver this quality unit.”

Martin Watson, construction director at GMI Construction, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded our second contract at St. Modwen Park Burton. Our commitment to deliver another quality product on time for St Modwen will be our ultimate focus moving forward.”

Rob Richardson, senior development manager at St Modwen, added: “St. Modwen Park Burton has proven to be an incredibly popular site. This further investment is not only testament to our confidence in the Park, but in the wider industrial and logistics market in the Midlands.”

Birmingham-based property agents Savills and Knight Frank are marketing the scheme on behalf of St Modwen.