en.Wedoany.com Reported - UK real estate investment and developer Firethorn has launched the Bardon III industrial and logistics project near Junction 20 of the M1 motorway in Leicestershire, planning to deliver 947,650 square feet of Grade A industrial and logistics space on the site.
BlueEarth Construction has been appointed as the preliminary engineering contractor, commencing preparations for road and infrastructure works on the site. The project will be advanced through a combination of speculative development and build-to-suit models.
Firethorn expects to invest £125 million in the 80.2-acre site, which has secured detailed planning permission for the construction of two buildings for B2 and B8 use classes. At a recent groundbreaking ceremony, key local figures including Leicestershire County Council Leader Dan Harrison, Leicestershire County Council Growth Services Director Rebecca Henson, and Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council Deputy Director of Planning and Regeneration Chris Brown attended, highlighting the project's significance to the regional economy.
The site is located in the Midlands Golden Triangle, a core area of the UK logistics network, with direct access to the national strategic road network via Junction 22 of the M1 motorway.
The Bardon III project builds on previous developments by Mountpark, whose sites are currently occupied by renowned distribution and manufacturing companies such as Amazon, DHL, Eddie Stobart, VF, Vistry, and Pharmacy2U.
James Sanders, Firethorn's Head of Industrial and Logistics, stated that Bardon is one of the UK's most established and sought-after logistics locations, offering ample local labor and direct connectivity to strategic networks, suitable for leading users operating domestic and international supply chains. He noted that the groundbreaking is a significant step in the development process and provides an opportunity to recognize those driving the project forward. The team is working with BlueEarth to deliver the first phase, providing a modern, sustainable, and high-quality product to address supply shortages and bring lasting economic benefits to the region.
Leicestershire County Council Leader Councillor Dan Harrison pointed out that the council is building Leicestershire's future with prosperity, jobs, and economic growth at its core. He stated that this £125 million investment offers major companies the opportunity to establish operations, and the project also includes a 37-acre country park and over 2 kilometers of walking routes. He considers Bardon a premier logistics location in the UK, with Leicestershire leading the way and open for business.
Kirk Farrow, Construction Director at BlueEarth Construction Ltd, said the team has put significant effort into the project and is delighted to collaborate with Firethorn after completing the preliminary phase with Mountpark. He noted that the site presents several major challenges, particularly the need to divert and reroute major overhead power cables underground, and the design of large-scale screening earth bunds is also a complex and demanding part of the project. BlueEarth is proud to be involved in this partnership.
The new project is scheduled for practical completion by the end of 2027 and will achieve a BREEAM Excellent rating, with net-zero carbon emissions during construction.
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