Mega shed under construction in Bristol
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has been appointed to deliver a mega shed of 575,000 ft2 plus on Plot 4 of BGO and Equation’s Matrix 49 scheme in Avonmouth in the Southwest.
By Liza Helps, Property Editor, Logistics Matters
THE CROSS dock facility will comprise 549,799 ft2 of warehsoue space with 21 m eaves, 71 dock and eight level access doors as well as 30,762 ft2 two-storey Grade A offices, a 5365 ft2 transport office and gatehouse. There will be 95 HGV spaces (15% with EV charging) as well as a car park with 336 spaces.
The facility will target BREEAM Excellent and an EPC A rating and will have access to up to 8MvA of power.
The works have already commenced and with a forecasted programme of 66 weeks to deliver a completion is expected by April 2026.
McLaren’s partnership with Equation Properties has been instrumental in driving the phased transformation of Matrix 49, Plot 3, a £21.6 million development spanning 13 acres, will deliver a 219,660 ft2 warehouse and 11,365 ft2 of office space.
McLaren Construction Midlands and North managing director Gary Cramp said: “Our continued work with Equation Properties reflects our dedication to delivering high-quality, sustainable industrial spaces. Plot 4 builds upon the success of Plot 3, contributing further to the development of this strategic site in Avonmouth. This phase presents exciting opportunities to enhance local employment while meeting the evolving needs of future tenants striving towards net zero targets.”
Joint agents are DTRE and JLL.
