UK construction firm Glencar is set to construct a significant logistics facility in Bolton, commissioned by real estate developer Logicor.
- The project will involve a comprehensive redevelopment of a 20-acre site at Little Hulton, slated for completion in Q4 2025.
- The upcoming warehouse will be sustainable, boasting features like a green roof, EV charging points, and rainwater harvesting.
- Comprising a large warehouse space and office facilities, the development targets BREEAM Outstanding and EPC A credentials.
- Logicor emphasises increasing demand for sustainable logistics assets, highlighting the site’s prime connectivity and ecological features.
UK construction firm Glencar has been appointed by logistics real estate developer Logicor to construct a substantial logistics facility in Bolton. This ambitious project involves the redevelopment of a 20-acre site at Little Hulton. The initial phase includes the demolition of existing warehouses, alongside the removal and recycling of hard standings. Furthermore, the project will address existing mine shafts through grouting and implement significant ground improvements. The construction is set to be completed within 54 weeks, targeting a finish date by the fourth quarter of 2025.
The planned facility includes a vast 311,500 square feet of warehouse space, complemented by a 2,000 square feet hub office and an additional 13,000 square feet spread across three storeys of office space. Designed to achieve high sustainability standards, the development aims for a BREEAM Outstanding rating and an EPC A rating. Additionally, it will feature an impressive 18-metre eaves height, 32 dock doors, and three-level access doors.
Enhancing its environmental credentials, the facility will integrate advanced sustainable features, such as LED lighting, electric vehicle charging points, and a rainwater harvesting system. Notably, the office pod will be equipped with a green roof, aimed at fostering local biodiversity. To promote employee well-being, an outdoor gym will also be included on-site.
Matt Storr, Logicor UK’s Development Director, commented on the venture, stating, “We’ve continued to see demand for sustainable assets in prime locations grow. This development has strong sustainability credentials, which paired with the connectivity of its central location, makes it a unique and compelling offer on the market.” This statement underscores the project’s alignment with current market trends favouring sustainable and strategically located logistics facilities.
This partnership between Glencar and Logicor exemplifies the increasing alignment of construction projects with sustainability and strategic location demands.
