Winvic begins 667,000 sq ft Ellesmere Port shed
Located on Hooton Park Airfield, the logistics scheme is being developed by Stoford, forward funded by Frasers Logistics & Commercial Trust and is pre-let to Peugeot.
Winvic, which is also delivering the 655,000 sq ft Link Logistics Park for Firethorn Trust nearby, aims to complete the project in the second half of next year.
Stoford gained planning approval for the 667,000 sq ft distribution centre in May.
The shed is being built on a 38-acre site close to Junction 6 of the M53 following the £101m funding deal with FLCT, which was struck in July.
Designed by Webb Gray Architects, the scheme is the biggest single cross-docked warehouse to be developed in the North West this year, according to Stoford.
“This is a modern, purpose-built distribution building that will create new jobs and deliver significant economic benefits,” said Dan Gallagher, joint managing director of Stoford.
“Sustainability has been a key factor throughout the design process, with consideration given to minimising embodied carbon and reducing the building’s energy consumption.
“The development forms part of the expansion of Ellesmere Port and will ensure the longevity of Hooton Park as a significant employment site.”
Danny Nelson, Winvic’s head of industrial, distribution and logistics, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Stoford once again and to add another low-carbon industrial facility to our roster of live projects.
“The relationships already built with the Stellantis team are driving the facility forward and we look forward to exceeding their expectations all the way to delivery in the second half of 2023.”
