Glencar has broken ground with Wrenbridge on the development of a new c. 19,870m2 logistics and industrial unit at their new landmark ‘Junction’ gateway development in Luton.
As part of the appointment, Glencar will be carrying out the design and construction of an extensive earthworks package, remodelling the entire 4.46-ha development plot, which is divided by Newlands Road. The project then involves the design and construction of Unit 1, a new c. 19,870m2 gateway industrial and logistics unit, with a clear height to the underside of a haunch of 18M.
Glencar will also implement Cat A office fit-out, new and varied retaining structures, new underground drainage and services, and associated external works including external soft landscaping. The scheme also includes new utility connections, and 278 Highways works to facilitate access to the new development from the adjacent M1 Motorway and New Airport Way.
Steels are now rising on the development and construction is expected to take 63 weeks to complete with PC expected by Mid-February 2025.
Pete Goodman, Glencar Regional Managing Director said: “We are very happy to once again be working with our much valued and repeat customer Wrenbridge on this fantastic new gateway development which is set to be truly transformational for Luton. Glencar is committed to delivering a scheme that draws on the context and history of Luton and can be admired as people travel into the town. Environmental considerations are also central to our approach for this development, in line with this we are aiming to ensure that ‘Junction’ is one of the most sustainable logistics developments in the UK – a reputation for which Glencar is becoming increasingly recognised as a leading contractor in this space. This project serves as the fifth undertaking we have implemented to date with Wrenbridge over the past few years with us also being onsite currently in Basingstoke, building a 209,461 sq ft (c. 19,459m2) speculative industrial unit for Wrenbridge just south of the A339. Glencar and Wrenbridge have forged a very close and successful working partnership together and we look forward to working again with the full project team on this job and delivering an outstanding solution”
Richard Arnold from Wrenbridge Land, said: “We are excited to be onsite delivering this high-quality development that will create over 2,500 new jobs for the town. We are committed to delivering a highly sustainable development that exceeds planning policy requirements. These state-of-the-art business units will contribute positively to the growing local demand for industrial, warehouse and logistics space combined with extensive, ancillary offices.”
Junction is situated on the edge of Luton, adjacent to the M1 and A1081. The site has been identified within the Luton Local Plan as a key employment area. The site has been designated as a ‘Category A’ Employment Site and is allocated for new development and protected for business uses in the local plan.
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