Construction starts on Derby spec shed

By Liza Helps Property Editor Logistics Matters

LOGICOR WILL work with Infinity Park Derby LLP to deliver Derby 507 to the highest sustainability targets, aiming for BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and an EPC rating of ‘A’ status. 

The new 507,503 ft2 logistics/manufacturing warehouse facility, will benefit from 18m eaves, 46 dock and four level access doors, and 25,686 ft2 of two storey Grade A office space, a separate hub office and gatehouse.

It will have 55m yards and parking for 77 HGVs and 404 cars and will be available in Q1 2025.

Sustainable features include a 501kWp roof-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system, that will offer significant savings for customers looking to reduce electricity costs and minimise carbon footprint.

Derby 507 is located on Infinity Park Derby, a 100-acre development with Enterprise Zone Status (EZS). 

A new link road will also be constructed connecting Infinity Park Derby to a new dedicated junction on the A50, further improving connectivity and access to the site. Works are due to start in 2025. 

Logicor UK Managing Director Charlie Howard, said: “We know there is local and national need for high quality, sustainably built logistics real estate in order to meet consumer demand – driven largely by ecommerce.

“Derby 507 will play its part in meeting that need. It has the potential to support over 1000 jobs in Derby as well as real time improvements to the surrounding road network with the new link road bypassing the main city area.

“Located within the Derby Enterprise Zone and so close to the road networks, it is an attractive prospect for those businesses looking from which to base their operations and we are looking forward to introducing this scheme to new and existing customers in 2025.”

The main build contract has been awarded to Bowmer & Kirkland. Joint letting agents are Avison Young, Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE.