By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters

THE NEW FACILITY totaling 411,562 ft2 will be known as MPN7 and built on the Magna Park North element of the overall scheme. The announcement of the intention to go ahead with the speculative development came at the launch of Electroway, the UK’s largest electric truck charging facility yesterday and reported in Logistics Matters.

Designed to meet the evolving requirements of modern occupiers, the building is scheduled for completion in May 2027 and will deliver best-in-class specification. It will have 382,222 ft2 of warsdhe4ou space with 15m eaves as well as 21 dock and four level access doors served by a 50m yard with parking for 44 HGVs. It has 20,379 ft2  two storey offices  as well as a 7,543 ft2 transport office and separate gatehouse It has a 3 MVA power supply.  

MPN 7 has been designed with sustainability and operational efficiency in mind, targeting BREEAM Excellent certification, an EPC A rating, net-zero construction, and including EV charging infrastructure and 100% PV readiness.  

Marq Logistics managing director Bruce Topley said: “Recent developments at Magna Park Lutterworth, which include the launch of the electric truck charging and HGV facility Electroway, highlight the continued importance of the location within the UK’s logistics landscape.

Joint agents for MpN7 are Apex and DTRE.