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Nov 15, 2023

Port of Liverpool set for £28m warehousing facility

Construction is set to commence on a £28m facility at the Port of Liverpool,

Construction is set to commence on a £28m facility at the Port of Liverpool, which represents Peel Ports Group's biggest single investment in warehousing this year.

The 240,000 sq ft facility at Alexandra Dock, to be known as Alexandra Dock Multi-User Warehouse, will be the length of up to five football pitches and will be used for the handling and storage of cargo.

It will also have 300 meters of dedicated quayside and cranes to optimise vessel discharge.

David Huck, chief operating officer at Peel Ports Group, said: "We're very pleased to be announcing the construction for this major purpose-built space at the Port of Liverpool.

"We've seen a significant increase in demand for warehousing, and this huge new facility provides an opportunity for new customers looking for capacity to grow their business, as well as allowing existing customers the chance to expand their operational capacity at the port.

"This also represents a very important milestone for Peel Ports Group, enhancing both our warehousing and distribution offerings while enabling more sustainable port-centric solutions."

Glencar has been appointed to lead the construction of the facility, which is expected to complete in April 2024.

The business will carry out a number of works including piling, foundations, push walls and cladding.

Peter Goodman, managing director – Midlands and North, said: "Working with some of the UK's leading asset managers, developers and occupiers, Glencar has developed a market leading reputation in the delivery of industrial and logistics facilities.

"We understand the commercial imperative to produce sustainable and high-quality structures, often at speed, creating lasting value for asset owners and are delighted to be working for leading UK port operator Peel Ports to construct this multi-user warehouse development.

"Ports serve as a critical part of the UK supply chain and multi-users facilities of this type contribute towards the continuation of the import and export of vital goods. We look forward to working with the full project team progressing the project to a successful end product."

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