Construction work has started on two high-specification, energy-efficient distribution and production units at Magna Park in Poole, Dorset.
Long-established developer Jade-Aden Services, of Holton Heath, near Wareham in Dorset, has been appointed to build the scheme, totalling 54,000 sq ft, off Magna Road.
Magna 20 and Magna 30 are due to be completed in April 2025; both are set to have solar power providing one third of baseline energy, targeting the delivery of two carbon-neutral buildings.
Property consultancy Vail Williams, acting alongside Lambert Smith Hampton, on behalf of landowner WH White, is in advanced discussions with a potential occupier for Magna 20.
This detached unit will be just under 22,000 sq ft, with fitted offices, 240 kVA power supply, 36 parking spaces and a secure 36m yard depth.
Neighbouring Magna 30 will be a shade under 31,500 sq ft, with fitted offices, 340 kVA power supply, 51 parking spaces and a secure 46m yard depth.
Bryony Thompson, Partner in Vail Williams’ Bournemouth office, said: “We are excited to see construction start on site as there has been limited speculative industrial development in the BCP conurbation over the past couple of years.
“WH White pushing ahead with this development is testament to the demand for high-specification, energy-efficient industrial/warehouse buildings. Seeing the steel frame going up is a huge milestone in the process.
“We are already experiencing strong interest in both these units and we are in advanced discussions with an occupier for Magna 20. With construction advancing, we anticipate further interest to be generated.
“Occupiers wanting to relocate from under-performing, older properties are increasingly seeking new-build commercial units with impeccable environmental credentials – and developments such as Magna Park fit the bill exactly.
“There is inevitably some risk involved in building on-spec units but the general shortage of high quality, energy-efficient warehouse premises in strategic locations in this area means we are likely to witness high demand.”
The two self-contained warehouses are being constructed to a Very Good rating under BREEAM sustainability certification and each has a targeted EPC rating of A, the highest energy-efficient rating
As well as photovoltaic panels, there will be energy-efficient heating and cooling, opening windows, greywater harvesting, electric vehicle charging points, cycle parking and landscaping.
Magna Park lies north of the Bournemouth/Poole conurbation, in between West Howe Industrial Estate and Ferndown Industrial Estate, and within minutes of the A31 which provides access to Southampton and the national motorway network to the east and the A35 to the west.
Wider development on the site includes Poole-based property developer Fortitudo’s commercial development of 48 starter units and independent food product supplier Country Fare’s brand new 40,000 sq ft warehouse, also built by Jade-Aden.
Vail Williams, Lambert Smith Hampton and Howell Commercial are the scheme’s joint letting agents; quoting rent available on request.
