Viking Park
Viking Park
Industrial Project
CLIENT NAME Liberty Properties
SCHEME NAME Viking Park, Plot 2, Widnes
VALUE £15.5m
START September 2022
COMPLETION July 2023
PARTNERS RGP Architects, Spring & Co EA, Tier Structural Engineers
PROJECT DETAILS New build development of single storey, 16m high, 200,000sq ft distribution centre.
BRIEF
Phase 2 of industrial warehousing facility built speculatively for lease including 200ksq ft storage, logistics, distribution space with docking area, bay doors, office space and car parking.
SOCIAL VALUE
New job creation in transportation and distribution sectors, enhancing the economic prosperity of the local area.
CHALLENGE: ABNORMALS AFFECTING SITE VIABILITY
This has been a challenging site due to high level of Galligu present in the ground which is typical in Widnes, as the site is close to the River Mersey. Site investigation surveys also revealed buried archaeological relic structures which had to be preserved with no digging within 5m.
ACTION
Full remediation strategy
Cement stabilisation
3000 preaugered driven piles
All materials recycled and re-used on site creating zero landfill
OUTCOME
Under the JCT Standard Building Contract and Design & Build Contract 2016 Editions, there is an “antiquities” clause that expressly addresses how archaeological findings are to be dealt with. We are therefore providing a sustainable solution for the client which is ensuring efficient re-purposing of an otherwise commercially unviable site.
TESTIMONIAL
“At Liberty Properties, we’re bringing a range of new high quality industrial space to Widnes which will provide many new logistics and distribution roles for people living locally. We are delighted to continue our relationship with Hargreaves Contracting to deliver this second phase of the development following the success of phase 1 for Warburtons. Hargreaves have demonstrated they can deliver on time and within budget and we’re confident we will secure a long term leasehold tenant off plan as the area benefits from consistently high levels of demand due to connectivity and transport links.”
Mark Church, Development Director
