“Best-in-class” South Yorkshire logistics development to support local economy

Glencar has confirmed that it has broken ground at Barnsley 340, a 24-acre strategic logistics development under development for leading midbox warehouse logistics developer Firethorn Trust at a strategic logistics site in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

At 340,300 sq ft Barnsley 340 sits within the Gateway 36 development, an established industrial scheme, located just a two-minute drive from Junction 36 of the M1. Construction is expected to take six months with the unit available for occupation from Q3 2023.

The development is being built to net-zero carbon construction and will also boast BREEAM “Excellent” and EPC “A” ratings, with 15 per cent rooflight coverage, 32 EV parking points and LED lighting featured throughout. A Photovoltaic ‘ready’ roof structure will also provide capabilities for 100 per cent PV coverage.

Pete Goodman, Glencar managing director Midlands and North, commented: “Barnsley 340 is the third high profile project appointment Glencar has received from Firethorn Trust in the last 12 months and we are absolutely delighted to once again be working in partnership.

“With a best-in-class specification, BREEAM excellent target rating and delivered as net-zero in construction the development will deliver a prime logistics site that is built for the future and the varying needs of a broad range of occupiers.

“Observing here today you can see the high-quality nature in terms of how the site is being developed with steels starting to rise out of the ground very soon. We very much look forward to working with the full project team and delivering an outstanding result”.

Paul Martin, development director at Firethorn Trust, added: “Barnsley has become a highly sought after area for growing logistics businesses, and we are proud to be delivering another modern, market-leading scheme that will support economic growth, whilst improving connectivity across the region.

“Having formally marked the beginning of works on site with Glencar, we are now looking forward to unlocking the site’s full potential and swiftly bringing the project to completion.”

Less than one mile from J36 of the M1, Barnsley340 fronts the Dearne Valley Parkway, providing direct motorway access to Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield.

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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