Construction engineering firm GMI Construction has secured a £30m contract from Legal & General to build 362,600ft2 of commercial units at Washington, near Sunderland, UK.
The new commercial units will be constructed as part of the £60m Hillthorn Business Park’s initial phase.
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The two-phased development is designed to stimulate economic growth by supporting the advanced manufacturing, industrial, storage, and distribution businesses needs in the area.
Under the contract, the company will be responsible for the construction of seven commercial units ranging from 21,000ft2 to 83,000ft2.
Slated to be completed by September next year, the new commercial units will be provided for light industrial and storage distribution uses.
They will be located on land west of Infiniti Drive and were designed by commercial architect Hale.
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By GlobalDataHilthorn Business Park is planned to be fully completed by 2023 and is expected to create nearly 1,600 jobs.
The development will be located next to International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) and Turbine Business Park.
GMI Construction Group divisional managing director Lee Powell said: “Hillthorn Business Park is the latest in several recent North East projects that we have been excited to be involved in, all designed to bring jobs and prosperity to the area.
“Not only is GMI Construction Group playing its part creating the facilities and infrastructure necessary to deliver economic growth, but as a company we are committed to using local suppliers and subcontractors whenever possible.
“This allows us to ensure the construction process itself makes a valuable contribution to the local economy while also encouraging skills development and education opportunities.”
Previously, the company constructed the first and third phases of the adjacent distribution centres at Turbine Business Park, which is operated by Vantec Europe.
It involved construction of two distribution centres of 422,000ft2 and 436,000ft2.
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Rendering of the new commercial units at Washington, near Sunderland. Credit: GMI Construction.
