Caddick Construction has been appointed by Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust to deliver eleven net zero carbon warehouse units at Stanley Green Trading Estate in South Manchester
Stanley Green currently provides 150,000 sq ft of warehouse space and is occupied by a mix of regional and national trade occupiers.
The new units will have a GDV of £22.5m and will deliver a further 80,000 sq ft of trade counter space on a 3.4 acre development site adjacent to the existing estate.
First net zero carbon in operation warehouse in North West, delivered to BREAAM Excellent with EPC A+ rating
Work began on site in early May 2022 and is expected to be completed in late December 2022. On completion, it will be the first net zero carbon in operation industrial scheme in the North West, delivered to BREAAM Excellent certification with an EPC A+ rating.
The development will also include a new access road, car parking and landscaping.
PRC Group is the architect and Gerald Eve is the planning consultant.
Ian Guildford, construction manager at Caddick Construction, commented: “This development will deliver much-needed additional trade counter space.
“The experienced team is looking forward to starting the project and delivering a highly sustainable expansion at this popular regional industrial hub.”
Philip Scott, fund manager at Schroders, said: “Delivering the next phase of Stanley Green Trading Estate is a key milestone in the business plan and is the latest demonstration of our commitment to sustainable investment.
“On completion, the net zero carbon scheme will be one of the greenest assets both within the SREIT portfolio as well as the region.”