Contractor appointed for Northwest spec shed scheme
Arrow Capital Partners has appointed VolkerFitzpatrick as the main contractor at Arrow Point Bolton, its 327,000 ft2 speculative logistics development just north of Manchester.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
THE SCHEME on the 17-acre former Essity site on Mansell Way in Horwich, secured planning approval in January this year for the development of two logistics units of 107,500 ft2 and 220,250 ft2.
Site clearance got underway immediately and now construction is due to start imminently on the two buildings which are expected to be available for occupiers to move into in the first half of 2026.
Targeting a BREEAM Outstanding and an EPC A rating, the units will include extensive sustainable features, including roof top solar, and EV charging points. It will also feature a power capacity of 4.5 MVA, 15m eaves, 82 HGV trailer spaces, 32 dock and five-level access doors.
The new development is in Arrow’s €3 billion SIRE (Strategic Industrial Real Estate) joint venture with Cerberus Capital Management.
The site is strategically located within the premier north west distribution corridor and is adjacent to junction 6 of the M61, providing excellent transport links through its close access to the M60, M6, M62 and broader regional and national motorway networks. Arrow Point Bolton will also provide direct access to Manchester International Airport and the Port of Liverpool, allowing for the easy transport of international cargo.
Andrew Stoney, Operations Director, VolkerFitzpatrick commented: “This is a key development in one of the UK’s emerging strategic locations for logistics.”
Sole agent on the scheme is B8 Real Estate.
