One of the UK’s leading logistics developers and property management companies has started construction on the first phase of a 1.2 million sq ft scheme in North Staffordshire.
St. Modwen Logistics is regenerating the site of a former power station at St. Modwen Park Meaford. between junction 14 and 15 of the M6 motorway. The first phase will see the delivery of two new sustainable warehouses totalling 112,000 sq ft.
The development is set to create hundreds of jobs and will also provide new green spaces alongside retained woodland, boosting local biodiversity and adding value to the local community.
Due for completion in the last quarter of 2024, the first phase of the park will include market-leading infrastructure and enhanced power capacity, making it suitable for advanced manufacturing companies and logistics occupiers.
It builds on a £4.2 million investment of Government Growth Deal funding which delivered infrastructure works at St. Modwen Park Meaford.
These included a new roundabout on the A34, improvements to Meaford Road and a new access serving the Park.
The work, which also received a significant funding contribution from St. Modwen Logistics, was carried out by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership.
On top of the scheme’s main masterplan, the site can also deliver build-to-suit facilities of up to 633,000 sq ft within 12 months of an agreement, with outline planning permission already obtained.
Detailed planning is also in place for two large units of 193,000 sq ft and 359,000 sq ft and capable of delivery in 2026.
Jake Shilston, Development Director at St. Modwen Logistics said: “Having successfully delivered over 2.2 million sq ft of high-quality logistics space in Stoke and secured a range of high-quality occupiers across our developments, this latest phase of development at our Meaford scheme builds on our exceptional track record in the region, helping to address the under-supply of best-in-class industrial workspace.”
Philip White, Deputy Leader of Staffordshire County Council and Cabinet Member for economy and skills, added: “We have worked with St. Modwen Logistics from the start of site development at Meaford in 2016 to ensure access and connections to highways are delivered through the Government’s Growth Deal funding.
“Supporting business development and providing necessary infrastructure is a priority to the county council and we have a strong track record of working with developers as they bring sites like this forward.”
