First phase of 1m sq ft logistics scheme completed

A former Staffordshire power station is being transformed into an industrial and logistics scheme, with the first phase of the 1.05m sq ft regeneration project now complete.

Indurent has delivered the first 119,000 sq ft of space at Indurent Park Meaford, setting the stage for further development.

Rooftop solar panels have been installed to reduce energy costs and support businesses in cutting carbon emissions.

Indurent has secured 9.2 MVA of power for the site, alongside landscaping and ecological improvements to enhance biodiversity within the park.

With outline planning consent for future phases, the wider Meaford Power Station regeneration project has the potential to provide 1.05m sq ft of industrial space, including a 600,000 sq ft build-to-suit unit.

Caddick Construction acted as the principal contractor for the project.

Marcus Riley, development manager at Indurent said: “The regeneration of Meaford Power Station will deliver significant benefits for the local economy. Repurposing a derelict site as high-quality new warehousing will support the growth of the advanced manufacturing and distribution sectors.

Planning consent is in place for extensive further development at Meaford, with on-site power secured, meaning the site is well-positioned to be a key employment hub for years to come.”

Ray O’Sullivan, regional managing director of Caddick Construction Midlands said: “There is a fantastic pipeline of industrial developments in the Midlands, and this is a mark of its connectivity, and strategic position in the UK’s distribution network.

“Ensuring we match supply to demand is reliant on being able to deliver developments that are suited to the diverse needs of businesses, but also making sure we deliver adaptable, efficient and high-quality space. The team have done an exceptional job at Indurent Park Meaford and we look forward to building our portfolio of industrial projects in the Midlands over the coming years and months.”