The scheme at Ferrybridge C Power Station in Yorkshire is being developed by specialist industrial and logistics developer Mountpark. It secured hybrid planning consent in 2024, paving the way for up to 1.64 million sq ft of B2 general industrial and B8 storage and distribution space, alongside significant infrastructure and connectivity improvements. Once operational, it could support up to 2,500 jobs.
The first unit now rising on the 110-acre site is a 65,800 sq ft distribution facility pre-let to bakers Warburtons.
This is the first collaboration between Mountpark and GMI. The construction company will also construct a second 40,000 sq ft industrial unit. Foundation work for this site is also underway.
Both buildings are targeting BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification and EPC A/A+ ratings. Sustainability measures include roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, air-source heat pumps, enhanced building fabric performance, intelligent LED lighting, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and facilities designed to encourage active and sustainable travel.
As well as building the two facilities, GMI is delivering enabling works for the broader site. It will build new highway junctions, estate roads, drainage and landscaping infrastructure, together with modifications to existing rail infrastructure to maintain operational connectivity for neighbouring industrial users.
Working alongside GMI as principal contractor, the wider consultant and advisory team include Oxalis Planning, SMR Architects, Ridge and Partners, SK Environmental, BWB, Circle Sustainability, Lampos, and Whitings.
GMI releases a video to mark the milestone.
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