Winvic appointed for UK’s largest speculative logistics warehouse

Firethorn Trust has appointed Winvic Construction to deliver its 42-acre development, Link Logistics Park in Ellesmere Port.

More than 70,600m² of industrial space will be created on the former brownfield site, including a single unit of 60,800m², which is said to be the biggest single cross-docked warehouse being developed in the UK this year.

Groundworks have completed at the Ellesmere Port site, and construction will begin imminently, with completion expected by the end of this year.

Commenting on the appointment, Paul Martin, Development Director at Firethorn Trust said: “As the UK’s largest speculative logistics scheme, this is an ambitious, yet hugely exciting development for Firethorn. We have been impressed by Winvic’s extensive knowledge, experience and ability to deliver a project of this scale, and look forward to working with the team to swiftly bring our vision for Link Logistics Park to life.”

Winvic’s Director of Industrial, Distribution & Logistics, Danny Nelson, added: “Winvic’s reputation for delivering quality industrial schemes is evidently being bolstered by our ability to deliver our clients’ net zero ambitions.”

Adjacent to Junction 7 of the M53 and within a 45-minute drive of Liverpool and Manchester airports, the multi-modal industrial development lies in close proximity to the Manchester shipping canal, just 22 miles from the Port of Liverpool.