Work commences on 50,000 sq ft warehouse in new business park

Construction works has now commenced on a 50,000 sq ft distribution warehouse at Sherburn2, the new business park at Sherburn-in-Elmet, near Leeds.

Property firm Glentrool Estates Group has pre-sold the bespoke warehouse facility to Cromwell Polythene Ltd for £4.5m.

Jeremy Nolan, director of Glentrool, said: “This is a significant and proud time for us, after years of hard work and preparation our first building is going up. It underlines the fact Sherburn2 is now open for business.

“We are delighted to welcome Cromwell Polythene Ltd, a flourishing local family-run business, to Sherburn2. We have worked closely with Cromwell over the past 12 months to ensure their building is perfect for them and provides a platform for growth for a secure and successful future.”

Glentrool is transforming the 75-acre site at Junction 42 of the A1(M) into a brand new business and employment park. The £105m development has the capacity to create 2,250 full time jobs.

James Lee, managing director of Cromwell Polythene, added: “Our business has continued to grow throughout the development process and following a particularly busy 12 months we’re really looking forward to making use of the additional space. We’re confident that the new building will see us well placed for future success.”

The building contractor is Lincoln-based Lindum Construction, which also has offices in York.

Mike Glynn, Lindum construction manager, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded this contract and, while Glentrool is a new client for us, we have considerable expertise in delivering this kind of construction project.

“The warehouse, along with offices and associated car parking, will form the gateway to a much larger industrial development with an estimated construction value of £75m. It is exciting to be part of a project delivering such significant economic regeneration just 15 miles from our own Yorkshire offices.”

The marketing agents for Sherburn2 are the Leeds offices of Colliers International and Carter Towler