Planning has been granted to speculatively build 105,000 sq ft of Grade A urban logistics space on a site near the Salford Community Stadium in Eccles.
alled Westside and located on Stadium Way, the scheme will comprise nine leasehold units ranging from 6,150 sq ft to 23,500 sq ft.
The development is a joint venture (JV) between developer Chancerygate and real assets investment management firm CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM).
The five-acre site is in close proximity to the M60, M62 and M6 motorways, offering easy access to Manchester, Liverpool and wider North West region.
The neighbouring Salford Community Stadium is the home of rugby league side Salford Red Devils and the Sale Sharks rugby union team.
All properties at Westside will feature electric vehicle charging points along with solar cells which provide green energy on an affordable basis to occupiers. In addition, the units will be constructed from high-performance building materials to reduce CO2 emissions.
The scheme is targeting a BREEAM accreditation of Excellent and for all units to achieve an EPC A rating as a minimum.
Chancerygate development manager, Andy Farrer, who is based in the company’s Warrington office, said: “Westside will deliver high quality accommodation which has strong sustainability credentials and excellent access to key road connections and major motorway networks.
“This site will help satisfy the pent-up demand from SME businesses across the Salford, Greater Manchester and the wider North West for high-specification units in a well-established location.”
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