The official start of the construction of Panattoni Park Sas van Gent was celebrated today. This multifunctional logistics building is being developed on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium and has a total surface area of c. 34,000m². The park is being built on a brownfield location that was previously the site of the iconic glass factory in Sas van Gent. This factory was a major employer for the region and supplied glass for prestigious projects worldwide, including the Royal Danish Opera House. The site will be completely remediated and the new, natural gas-free building will soon meet the strict sustainability requirements of BREEAM-NL Excellent.
"With the arrival of Panattoni Park Sas van Gent, this famous, derelict industrial site in our city will be revived," said Alderman van Vervaet.
Alderman Hulle, who was also present at the festive start, added: "The redevelopment of this location is an important step in revitalizing this area and making the built environment within our region more sustainable."
The multifunctional logistics building comprises c. 33,866m² of gross floor area (GFA). It offers flexible rental options, with the option to rent from c. 16,000m². The development includes 30 loading docks, 2 overhead doors, and a large parking capacity with 233 parking spaces. DENC, part of Sweco, was responsible for the architectural design.
The plot is located in a strategic trimodal location in the region of the "North Sea Port" on the northwest side of the Belgian Golden Triangle (Ghent-Antwerp-Brussels). The unique location on the Ghent - Terneuzen Canal makes it possible to transport goods directly from this location by inland shipping to the port of North Sea Port and via the New Lock to the port of Ghent. In addition, companies that establish themselves in the park can build their own loading and unloading quay on the adjacent plot, allowing them to make optimal use of these water connections.
Jeroen Gerritsen, Managing Director of Panattoni Netherlands: "Panattoni Park Sas van Gent will be a logistics gem on the border of Belgium and the Netherlands, in the North Sea Port region. Thanks to its multimodal network, strategic location and accessibility for seagoing vessels, North Sea Port is one of Europe's most important port areas for sustainable economic activities. It is not without reason that major players such as Cargill, X20, Essers and Mainfreight have their base here. The New Lock in Terneuzen has also increased the capacity of the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, which accelerates the flow of inland vessels and makes the port of Ghent accessible to larger seagoing vessels. This offers enormous opportunities for international trade and sustainable transport in this region, and with the development of our new park we are adding an innovative and sustainable business location."
Panattoni Park Sas van Gent is also easily accessible by road, is only 5 minutes from the E34 (Antwerp-Zeebrugge), and has direct access to the E40 (Ghent-Brussels) and the E17/A1 (Ghent-Paris) via the R4 ring road, providing a fast connection to major European cities.
Image source - Panattoni.
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