Contract dished out for major industrial development
West Yorkshire-based Triton Construction has secured a contract to deliver a 76,000 sq ft industrial scheme in Birstall for last mile logistics real estate company, Mileway.
The speculative development includes four units offering space from 2,723 sq ft up to 36,383 sq ft at the Norquest Industrial Estate.
Mileway is the largest owner and manager of ‘last mile’ logistics real estate assets in Europe.
Norquest Industrial Estate will add to its 2.5 million sq ft of space in the North of England. Mileway’s portfolio across the UK totals approximately 4.7 million sq ft across more than 720 assets.
Its properties are occupied by domestic and international household names including Amazon, FedEx and Boots.
The brownfield site in Birstall, designated for employment use, has the potential to create up to 150 new jobs. Planning consent was granted in July 2021 and Triton has started site preparation with anticipated completion by the end of summer 2022.
Paul Clarkson, managing director at Triton Construction, said: “The site, formerly an ambulance depot, needed some remediation.
“We have demolished the existing structures and are now progressing steelworks for the project and will complete the four buildings along with first floor office fit out, installing new mains services, hardstanding yards and new access roads.
“Our work in delivering logistics accommodation continues to expand as the sector grows exponentially alongside the e-commerce boom.”
Triton Construction is a £65m turnover company providing design and build, civils, fit out and refurbishment services. Established for more than 16 years it employs over 80 people across offices in Yorkshire and the North-West.
It is currently appointed main contractor to deliver major expansions at Production Park, a live events, film and TV campus in Wakefield.
Further industrial scheme completions include new offices and a distribution facility for food manufacturer Gordon Rhodes in Bradford, and a scheme for three industrial units on Whitehall Road in Leeds.
