Main contractor Russell WBHO has completed the construction of a 150,000 sq ft industrial project in Manchester’s Trafford Park.
Delivered on time and budget for Graftongate and DTZ Investors, Trafford 150 is BREEAM Excellent and has achieved an EPC A+ rating.
Situated on a 6.8 acre site at Ashburton Point, the £14m scheme features a 135,000 sq ft warehouse with 13 dock level loading doors, two level access doors, service yard, the capacity for more than 30,400 pallets, and 137 car parking spaces. Adding to the facility is a high-specification two storey office block spanning 13,000 sq ft.
To enhance environmental sustainability, Russell WBHO installed 17,000 sq ft of solar panels on the roof, a rainwater harvesting tank, automated water leak detection system, 14 electric vehicle charging stations, and bike storage facilities.
James Martyn-Smith, Construction Director at Graftongate, said: “Russell WBHO’s specialist skills and experience were instrumental in delivering this large-scale industrial development and meeting the BREEAM Excellent rating. The facility has also been built to a standard enabling future tenants to achieve the WELL and Fitwel certifications through their fitout.
“We’re pleased to see Trafford 150 be completed on time and to the highest specification offering businesses an impressive building with market-leading environmental credentials. Tenants will benefit from a very energy-efficient site and the opportunity to enhance occupants’ wellbeing.”
Jonathan Rhodes, Russell WBHO’s Project Director, added: “Delivered within 12 months, Trafford 150 adds to our extensive industrial portfolio.
“We carried out complex ground remediation and stabilisation works prior to starting the build with construction methods aligned to the client’s sustainability aims. The responsible sourcing of materials and minimising waste were both priorities throughout.”
In addition to achieving BREEAM Excellent, the build also saw Russell WBHO achieve an ‘Excellent’ Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) score driven by robust environmental practices, site safety and workforce management.
Located just four miles from Manchester City Centre, and half a mile from Junction 9 of the M60, Trafford 150 is a speculative development situated next to the Bowlers Exhibition Centre. The facility is 400m from the new Parkway Metrolink stop, providing green travel options for employees.
Michael Sparks Associates was the architect, Burrows Graham was the structural engineer and the agents are Savills, JLL and BNP Paribas.