London logistics firm starts construction on Wakefield warehouses

A London logistics management firm has today announced that it has started construction on two Wakefield warehouse units that could potentially create 500 jobs.

The PLP Wakefield site is situated on a 16-acre development plot, directly adjacent to Junction 40 of the M1 motorway within Silkwood Business Park.

PLP has commenced work to speculatively develop two logistics warehouses of 75,000 sq ft and 236,000 sq ft.

JF Finnegan has been appointed as main contractor for the scheme, with completion scheduled for April 2021.

Matthew Fitton, development director at PLP, commented: “PLP is committed to the Yorkshire logistics market because of the region’s expertise in this essential part of the economic infrastructure of the UK.

“This speculative development project demonstrates both PLP’s commitment to the region and also the strength of the occupational demand in the Wakefield sub-market.

“With immediate proximity to Junction 40 of the M1, PLP Wakefield will appeal to both national and regional businesses.

“PLP Wakefield is a well-established commercial location with great amenity value, strong occupier base and access to a large, skilled labour force. We expect this development will potentially create up to 500 new jobs when these units are occupied and fully operational.”