Hobson and Porter appointed to deliver distribution depot on last plot of Ozone Business Park

Hobson and Porter Ltd, the Hull-based construction company, has been appointed as the main contractor on a new distribution depot in Howden.

The scheme, a 36,408sqft bespoke logistics warehouse with a two-storey office building situated on Ozone Business Park, is being brought forward by commercial developer, the Horncastle Group PLC on behalf of parcel firm DHL.

DHL will take a lease on the property, which will serve as a parcel distribution depot for East Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

The parcel company will occupy the last available plot on site, meaning that once the development is finished Ozone Business Park will be completely build out.

Ian Hodges, managing director of the Horncastle Group, said: “It is our policy, wherever possible, to employ local contractors because we believe this helps create a stronger local economy. Hobson and Porter have worked on other schemes at Ozone Business Park and always delivered a first-class job.

“DHL will be a fantastic addition to the park and to Howden and the surrounding area. Work has just commenced and is forecast to be completed by the late August.”

Mr Hodges added it was an ‘defining moment’ to be commissioning the final build on Ozone Business Park.

He continued: “We have been working on the park for a number or years now and have attracted some fantastic companies, which is testament to the location and layout of the park and the development of Goole and Howden as a key employment hub in East Yorkshire.”

Mike Beal, construction director at Hobson and Porter, added: “We have a long history of working on Ozone Business Park so being appointed to carry out the final build is an honour for us.

“Ozone is strategically positioned to ensure DHL have great access to the motorway network and the building will be built to the highest general and environmental standards, so we’re sure they will have continued success there.”

Ozone Business Park is a 32-acre site based on the A614 and is part of the Goole/Howden employment hub.